Dan Cohen (politician)
Dan Cohen | |
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Cohen in 2013 | |
| Minneapolis City Council President | |
| In office 1967–1969 | |
| Member of the Minneapolis City Council from the 7th Ward | |
| In office 1965–1969 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel Willard Cohen June 10, 1936 |
| Died | April 4, 2024 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Independent |
| Residence(s) | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Occupation | Author and businessperson |
| Website | dancohenformayor |
Daniel Willard Cohen (June 10, 1936 – April 4, 2024) was an American author, businessperson and politician from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He had provided financial support to candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties and ran as an independent candidate in the 2013 Minneapolis mayoral election, ultimately finishing seventh out of 35 candidates.
He was a member of the Minneapolis Planning Commission and the Minneapolis Charter Commission. He was a member of the Minneapolis City Council from 1965 to 1969 (President, 1967–69) and the Planning Commission from 1976 to 1980 (President, 1977–79).