Neil A. Butler | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Gainesville | |
| In office 1974–1975 | |
| Preceded by | James G. Richardson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph W. Little |
| In office 1971 – February 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Perry McGriff |
| Succeeded by | T.E. "Ted" Williams |
| Member of the Gainesville City Commission | |
| In office 1972–1974 | |
| In office 1969–1971 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1927/1928 Orange Heights, Florida |
| Died | June 14, 1992 (age 64) Detroit, Michigan |
| Education | B.A. and M.A. University of Florida |
| Alma mater | Morris Brown College |
Neil A. Butler (1927/1928 – June 14, 1992) was an American politician who served as mayor of Gainesville, Florida, the first African-American to hold the office since Reconstruction.