Lee Cooke
Carlton Lee Cooke (born July 12, 1944) is an American politician and businessman. He served as mayor of Austin, Texas from 1988 to 1991, being described by The Austin Chronicle as a "business-booster".[1][2]
Lee Cooke | |
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| 52nd Mayor of Austin, Texas | |
| In office June 15, 1988 – June 15, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Frank C. Cooksey |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Todd |
| Member of the Austin City Council | |
| In office 1977–1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlton Lee Cooke July 12, 1944 Marion, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Austin, Texas |
| Alma mater | Louisiana Tech University |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Rank | Intelligence officer |
| War | Vietnam War |
Education and career
Cooke received a BA from Louisiana Tech University in 1966.[3]
Cooke served as an Air Force intelligence officer during the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star Medal.[3] He is a former employee of the Texas Instruments. Cooke served on Austin City Council for two terms from 1977 until 1981.[2] Describing himself as a "conservative businessman",[4] Cooke was involved in the approval of 44 miles of new freeways during his tenure as mayor.[3]
He was President/CEO of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce from 1983 to 1987.[5]
References
- "History of Mayors". City of Austin. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - D., A. (January 12, 1996). "Off the Desk". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "ACG In Austin: Panel of Austin's Former Mayors on 5/11/16". Association for Corporate Growth. May 11, 2016. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Smith, Amy (January 31, 2003). "Max For Mayor, For Real". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Texas Monthly". May 1988.
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