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James Haygood Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Auburn, Alabama | |
| In office 1968–1976 | |
| Succeeded by | Donald E. Hayhurst |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Auburn University University of Alabama |
James Kern Haygood Jr. is a former mayor of Auburn, Alabama and a retired lawyer.
Early life and education[edit]
Haygood attended Auburn University, and the University of Alabama.
Political career[edit]
Mayor of Auburn[edit]
Haygood was first elected mayor in 1968, defeating the then-incumbent G.H. Wright.[1] He was later reelected in 1972 after defeating Wright in a runoff by over two hundred votes.[2][3][4] During his time as mayor, he associated with many projects. In 1975, he oversaw the extension of the Auburn University Regional Airport.[5]
Lawyer career[edit]
Haygood served as the city attorney before being elected mayor in 1968.[1] After his mayoral term, he founded his own law firm, Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & Short.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Three AU Staffers Win Council Posts". Vol. 96. The Auburn Plainsman. 20 September 1968.
- ^ "Haygood And Stanaland Win As Record Auburn City Vote Cast". Opelika-Auburn News. September 1972.
- ^ Murray, Alice (21 September 1972). "Council advertises to fill police chief vacancy". The Auburn Plainsman. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Resolution no. 72-61" (Document). Auburn, Alabama: City of Auburn. 1972-09-13.
- ^ "New Board Members Named". The Auburn Plainsman. 19 June 1975. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "James Kern Haygood, Jr. (Retired)". Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & Short. Retrieved 30 April 2024.