Gilbert William Lindsay | |
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 Lindsay in 1986 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 9th District | |
| In office January 28, 1963 – December 28, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Roybal |
| Succeeded by | Rita Walters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 29, 1900 Mississippi |
| Died | December 28, 1990 (aged 90) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Theresa Lindsay |
Gilbert William Lindsay (November 29, 1900 – December 28, 1990) was an American politician who worked his way up from Los Angeles City Hall janitor to become the city's first black City Council member and one of its most powerful elected officials. He helped fashion downtown Los Angeles into a major metropolitan center but was accused of turning his back on the people in his district who elected him to 27 years on the city's governing body from 1963 to 1990.[1][2]