Hilda Mason
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This article is about the American politician. For the English architect, see Hilda Mason (architect).
Hilda Mason (June 14, 1916 – December 16, 2007) was an American politician and statehood advocate in Washington, D.C. Mason was a member of the D.C. Statehood Green Party and served as an at-large member of the Council of the District of Columbia from 1977 to 1999, becoming, at the time, the longest-serving elected official in the district's history since the beginning of home rule.[2] Mason was one of a few members of the Democratic Socialists of America to be elected to public office before 2017.[3]
Quick Facts Member of the Council of the District of Columbia At-large, Preceded by ...
Hilda Mason | |
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Member of the Council of the District of Columbia At-large | |
In office April 2, 1977 – January 2, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Julius Hobson |
Succeeded by | David Catania |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-06-14)June 14, 1916 Campbell County, Virginia, U.S.[1] |
Died | December 16, 2007(2007-12-16) (aged 91) Washington, D.C., US |
Political party | D.C. Statehood Green Party |
Residence | Shepherd Park, Washington, D.C.[1] |
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