Lucy Patterson

Lucy Patterson
Patterson with husband Albert and son Albert Harley
Member of Dallas City Council
In office
1973–1980
Preceded byGeorge L. Allen
Succeeded byFred Blair
ConstituencyPlace 8
Personal details
Born
Lucy Pearl Phelps

(1931-06-21)June 21, 1931
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 15, 2000(2000-06-15) (aged 68)
Dallas, Texas
Alma mater

Lucy Patterson was the first African American woman elected to the Dallas City Council. Patterson was a social worker, politician, and professor.