Howard W. Davis | |
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 Davis in 1938 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 73rd district | |
| In office January 5, 1925 – January 7, 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer P. Bromley |
| Succeeded by | James E. Stockwell |
| President of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 1, 1933 – June 30, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hiram Randall |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Burns |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 7th district | |
| In office July 1, 1927 – June 30, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Luther Criswell |
| Succeeded by | Will H. Kindig |
| In office July 1, 1937 – June 30, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Will H. Kindig |
| Succeeded by | Carl C. Rasmussen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1885 Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | December 13, 1959 (aged 74) Coronado, California, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marion |
| Children | Howard W. Jr. and Mary Jo |
Howard Woster Davis (November 13, 1885 – December 13, 1959) was a member of the California State Assembly for two years and of the Los Angeles City Council for 16 years. He was indicted on charges of accepting bribes to influence his actions as a city official but was cleared on one count and never tried on the others, which were dismissed.