William F. Devin
William F. Devin | |
|---|---|
| 42nd Mayor of Seattle | |
| In office June 1, 1942 – June 1, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Earl Millikin |
| Succeeded by | Allan Pomeroy |
| 23rd President of the National League of Cities | |
| In office 1951 | |
| Preceded by | J. Quigg Newton |
| Succeeded by | Albert Cobo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1898 |
| Died | February 2, 1982 (aged 83) |
| Party | Republican |
William F. Devin (March 28, 1898 – February 2, 1982) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Seattle from 1942 to 1952.[1][2]
In 1951, Devin served as president of the National League of Cities.[3]
He died in Seattle on February 2, 1982 at the age of 84.[4]
References
- ^ "Seattle voters approve new city charter and re-elect Mayor William F. Devin on March 12, 1946". HistoryLink.org. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
- ^ "William Devin becomes first Seattle mayor to win four-year term when he is re-elected on March 9, 1948". HistoryLink.org. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
- ^ "Past Presidents of the National League of Cities" (PDF). National League of Cities. June 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Four-Term Seattle Mayor, William Devin, Dies at 84". The Daily Herald. February 5, 1982. p. 9.