Chester L. Jenkins

Chester L. Jenkins
In office 1989–1991
Preceded by	Wilbur P. "Wib" Gulley
Succeeded by	Harry E. Rodenhizer, Jr
Personal details
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic

Chester Luther Jenkins (c.1938–July 14, 2009) was the first African-American mayor of Durham, North Carolina, serving from 1989 to 1991, after having previously served on the Durham City Council for eight years. In 1994, following the defeat of his 1991 re-election bid, Jenkins became the city's Director of Human Relations, holding that post until late 2000.

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