James L. Taft Jr.
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James L. Taft Jr. (October 21, 1930 – September 5, 2011) was an American politician who served in the Rhode Island Senate from 1963 to 1971 and as the Mayor of Cranston from 1971 to 1979.[1]
Quick Facts Mayor of Cranston, Succeeded by ...
James L. Taft Jr. | |
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Mayor of Cranston | |
In office 1971–1979 | |
Succeeded by | Edward D. DiPrete |
Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
In office 1963–1971 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1930-10-21)October 21, 1930 Providence, Rhode Island |
Died | September 5, 2011(2011-09-05) (aged 80) Wakefield, Rhode Island |
Political party | Republican |
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He died on September 5, 2011, in Wakefield, Rhode Island at age 80.[2]