David Orr
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David Duvall Orr (born October 4, 1944) is an American Democratic politician who served as the Cook County Clerk from 1990 to 2018. Orr previously served as alderman for the 49th ward in Chicago City Council from 1979 to 1990. He briefly served as acting Mayor of Chicago from November 25 to December 2, 1987, following the death of Mayor Harold Washington.[2] Orr retired from the office of Cook County Clerk in 2018, opting not to run for an eighth term.
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David Orr | |
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Cook County Clerk | |
In office December 11, 1990 – December 10, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Stanley Kusper |
Succeeded by | Karen Yarbrough |
52nd Mayor of Chicago | |
Acting | |
In office November 25, 1987 – December 2, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Harold Washington |
Succeeded by | Eugene Sawyer |
3rd Vice Mayor of Chicago | |
In office April 1987 – May 1988 | |
Mayor | Harold Washington Eugene Sawyer |
Preceded by | Richard Mell |
Succeeded by | Terry Gabinski |
Member of the Chicago City Council from the 49th Ward | |
In office February 23, 1979 – December 10, 1990 | |
Preceded by | Homer Johnson[1] |
Succeeded by | Robert Clarke |
Personal details | |
Born | David Duvall Orr (1944-10-04) October 4, 1944 (age 79) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 4 |
Education | Simpson College (BA) |
Signature | |
Website | Official website |
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