George L. Forbes

George L. Forbes
President of Cleveland City Council
In office
1974–1989
Preceded byAnthony Garofoli
Succeeded byJay Westbrook
Personal details
Born (1931-04-04) April 4, 1931 (age 93)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceCleveland, Ohio
EducationBaldwin-Wallace College (BA)
Cleveland State University (JD)
Occupationpolitician,
attorney
Known forCity Council President,
Cleveland NAACP President

George Lawrence Forbes (born April 4, 1931) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. From 1974 to 1989, Forbes served as president of the Cleveland City Council. He is the former President of the Cleveland NAACP and is semi-retired from practicing law.