LaMetta Wynn
Mayor of Clinton, Iowa
In office
1995–2007
Personal details
Born
LaMetta Karen Johnson

(1933-08-04)August 4, 1933
Galena, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 2021(2021-06-24) (aged 87)
Cause of deathAlzheimer's disease
Political partyRepublican
SpouseThomas Wynn Sr.
Children10
Parent(s)Garrett Dey Johnson
Mossie Lee Clark
Alma materGalena High School
ProfessionPolitician

LaMetta Wynn (August 4, 1933 – June 24, 2021) was the mayor of Clinton, Iowa from 1995 to 2007. She was the first African-American woman to hold the position of mayor in any Iowa municipality.[1][2]

Wynn has 10 children and worked for 30 years as a registered nurse. She graduated from Galena High School in Galena, Illinois. Prior to becoming mayor, Wynn served 12 years on the Clinton School Board.

On January 26, 2006, Wynn announced her candidacy for the Iowa Senate, District 13 as a Republican,[3] but lost the election to incumbent Democrat Roger Stewart.[4]

References

  1. ^ Farrell, Anne (December 28, 2007). "Clinton street to be named for outgoing Mayor Wynn". Quad City Times. Retrieved August 24, 2009.
  2. ^ "LaMetta Wynn". Clinton Herald. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  3. ^ Melvold, Sheri (May 10, 2006). "New York governor to speak in Maquoketa". Quad City Times. Retrieved August 24, 2009.
  4. ^ Official Results Report - Statewide: Election: 2006 General Election-11-07-2006 (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2009.


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