Thomas W. Bradshaw

Thomas W. Bradshaw
Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
In office
1977–1981
GovernorJim Hunt
Preceded byG. Perry Green, Sr.
Succeeded byWilliam R. Roberson, Jr.
33rd Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina
In office
1971–1973
Preceded bySeby B. Jones
Succeeded byClarence Lightner
Personal details
Born(1938-10-22)October 22, 1938
DiedDecember 30, 2025(2025-12-30) (aged 87)

Thomas Wood Bradshaw Jr. (October 22, 1938 – December 30, 2025) was an American businessman and politician in North Carolina. He was a member of the city council of Raleigh, and became the youngest mayor of Raleigh, serving for one term (1971–1973).

Bradshaw later served as North Carolina Secretary of Transportation during the first term of Governor Jim Hunt (1977–1981). After his time in state government, he worked as managing director and co-head of the Transportation Group for Citigroup Global Markets.[1]

He was a candidate for a seat in the North Carolina Senate in 2014.[2]

Bradshaw died on December 30, 2025, at the age of 87.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Raleigh Hall of Fame inductees
  2. ^ Politics North Carolina
  3. ^ "Thomas Wood Bradshaw Jr". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved January 1, 2026.

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