Chuck Wright (politician)
(1919-2016)
American politician
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Charles Wesley Wright, Jr., known by Chuck Wright, (August 17, 1919 – December 27, 2016) was an American politician, former advertising executive, publisher, and Christmas tree farmer who served as the Mayor of Topeka, Kansas, from 1965 until 1969. Wright was mayor on June 8, 1966, when an F5 tornado devastated Topeka, killing 16 people, left 4,500 residents homeless, and caused an estimated $100 million in property damage. He led the cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the tornado to rebuild the city and Washburn University.
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17 August 1919 Topeka, Kansas
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27 December 2016 (aged 97)
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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