Matthew G. Carter | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Montclair, New Jersey | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Hayes |
| Succeeded by | n/a |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1913 Danville, Virginia |
| Died | March 14, 2012 (aged 98) |
| Spouse | Frances Hill Carter |
Matthew G. Carter (October 16, 1913 – March 14, 2012) was an American pastor and politician who served as the Mayor of Montclair, New Jersey from 1968 to 1972, becoming the first African American to serve as Mayor of Montclair.[1][2] Carter also served as the chairman of the New Jersey State Commission on Civil Rights.[1]