James C. Hayes
James C. Hayes (May 25, 1946 – June 9, 2022) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska, the first African-American mayor in the state of Alaska.
James C. Hayes | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Fairbanks | |
| In office 1992–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne S. Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Steve M. Thompson |
| Member of the Fairbanks City Council | |
| In office 1987–1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1946 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 9, 2022 (aged 76) |
| Education | B.A. University of Alaska |
Biography
Hayes was born in Sacramento, California, the son of Juanita (née Metoyer)[1][2] and Caustella Hayes.[3] In 1955, his family moved to Fairbanks[1] and in 1965, he graduated from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks.[2] In 1970, he earned a B.A. in education with minors in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Alaska.[2]
Personal life
In 1974, he married Chris Parham; they had two children, LaNene Hayes-Scott and James Hayes Jr.[1] He was a member of the Church of God in Christ.[1]
Hayes died on June 9, 2022, at the age of 76.[3]
References
- Johnson, Anne Janette. "Hayes, James C. 1946—". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- "2003-2007 James Hayes". University of Alaska. October 8, 2015.
- "James C. "Jim" Hayes 1946-2022". Daily News-Miner. June 14, 2022.
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