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John H. Reading | |
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| 44th Mayor of Oakland | |
| In office 1966–1977 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Houlihan |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1917 Glendale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 2003 (aged 85) Indian Wells, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
John H. Reading (November 26, 1917 – February 7, 2003) was an American businessman and politician based in Oakland, California. He was elected as the 44th Mayor of Oakland, California and served three four-year terms, from 1966 to 1977. Since his terms, voters have consistently elected Democratic candidates as mayor of the city.