Frank C. Cooksey | |
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Mayor of Austin, Texas | |
In office 1985–1988 |
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Preceded by | Ron Mullen |
Succeeded by | Lee Cooke |
Personal details | |
Born | 1933 (age 84–85) |
Spouse(s) | Lynn Cooksey |
Residence | Austin, Texas |
Profession | attorney |
Frank Cloud Cooksey (born June 3, 1933) is an American public servant. He served as student body president of the University of Texas in the 1950s. He worked as an attorney in the Civil Rights division of the U.S. District Attorney, the Texas Attorney General's office (under John Hill) and in private practice. He served as mayor of Austin, Texas from 1985 to 1988. He is also an environmental activist, and is known for his progressive stance during his term as mayor.