Mary Pinkett | |
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Member of the New York City Council from the 35th district | |
In office January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Jerome X. O'Donovan |
Succeeded by | James E. Davis |
Member of the New York City Council from the 28th district | |
In office January 1, 1974 – December 31, 1991 | |
Preceded by | None (district created) |
Succeeded by | Thomas White Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Brooklyn, New York | September 8, 1926
Died | December 4, 2003 | (aged 77)
Cause of death | Heart failure |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | William Pinkett |
Alma mater | Brooklyn College |
Mary Pinkett (née Glover) (September 8, 1926 – December 4, 2003)[1] served in the New York City Council from 1974 to 2001, representing the 28th and 35th districts. She was the first black New York City Councilwoman.