Eunice Sato | |
|---|---|
 Sato in 1975 | |
| 23rd Mayor of Long Beach | |
| In office 1980–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1921 Livingston, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 2021 (aged 99)[1] Long Beach, California, U.S.[2] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Thomas Sato (m.1950–2013; his death) |
| Occupation | Teacher, politician |
| Known for | First female mayor of Long Beach |
Eunice Noda Sato (June 8, 1921 – February 12, 2021) was an American politician. She served as mayor of Long Beach, California from 1980 to 1982. As such she was the first Asian-American female mayor of a major American city, as well as the first female mayor of Long Beach.[3][4]
- ^ Archbold, Rich (16 February 2021). "Eunice Sato, Long Beach's first female mayor, dies at 99". Press Telegram.
- ^ Grobaty, Tim. "Eunice Sato, the first woman to serve as mayor of Long Beach, dies at 99 • Long Beach Post News". lbpost.com.
- ^ "Former Long Beach Mayor Eunice Sato the giver at her birthday party". Presstelegram.com. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 2017-03-16.
- ^ "Milestones for Women in American Politics | CAWP". Cawp.rutgers.edu. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 2017-03-16.