Wayne Brown (politician)
| Wayne Brown | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Mesa, Arizona | |
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In office 1996–2000 |
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| Preceded by | Willie Wong |
| Succeeded by | Keno Hawker |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 16, 1936 Mesa, Arizona |
| Died | May 14, 2013 (aged 76) Arizona |
| Spouse(s) | Kathye Brown |
| Children | Elizabeth Kent Marty |
| Residence | Mesa, Arizona |
| Profession | Politician, Accountant |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) |
Wayne Brown (November 16, 1936 – May 14, 2013) was an American politician and accountant. Brown served for two, two-year terms as the Mayor of Mesa, Arizona from 1996 to 2000. He spearheaded the movement to building the Mesa Arts Center in downtown Mesa, now the largest performing arts campus in Arizona.
Brown was born on November 16, 1936, in Mesa, Arizona. He had a twin brother. Brown graduated from Mesa High School and received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Arizona State University.
Brown served on the Mesa City Council from 1968 to 1976. Former Mesa Mayor Wayne Pomeroy, who served as mayor during the late 1970s, has credited Brown for planning the old Hohokam Park, beginning in 1976, during Brown's last year in office. The stadium was used for training by the Oakland As in 1977 and 1978. The Chicago Cubs to moved their spring training camp from Scottsdale to Hohokam Park in Mesa in 1979.
Wayne founded Wayne Brown & Co., a Mesa-based certified public accounting (CPA) firm. He and his wife later acquired the Evans Distribution Co., a fuel distribution company, during the 1980s. He served as the company's CEO.
Brown served as Mayor of Mesa for two consecutive, two-year terms from 1996 to 2000. He was a supporter of historic preservation and the conservation of the Sonoran Desert from urban sprawl. He also persuaded former Mayor Wayne Pomeroy to return to city council to fill the vacancy of a departing councilman.
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