Lionel Wilson (politician)

Lionel Joseph Wilson
45th Mayor of Oakland
In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1991
Preceded by	John H. Reading
Succeeded by	Elihu M. Harris
Personal details
Born	(1915-03-14)March 14, 1915 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	January 23, 1998(1998-01-23) (aged 82) Oakland, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Gloria Towns (m. 1942) Dorothy P. McGuinness ​ ​ (m. 1950)​
Residence(s)	Oakland, California, U.S.
Alma mater	University of California, Berkeley University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Profession	Politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1943-1946
Rank	Sergeant
Battles/wars	World War II

Lionel Joseph Wilson (March 14, 1915 – January 23, 1998) was an American political figure and a member of the Democratic Party. He was the first black mayor of Oakland, California, serving three terms as mayor of Oakland from 1977 until 1991.