Frank D. Stringham
Frank D. Stringham | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Berkeley, California | |
| In office 1923–1927 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frank Devello Stringham December 9, 1872 Topeka, Kansas, US |
| Died | December 7, 1931 (aged 58) Berkeley, California, US |
| Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Juliet White Garber (m. 1905) |
| Education | UC Berkeley |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Frank Devello Stringham (1872–1931) was Mayor of Berkeley, California, from 1923 to 1927. Mayor Stringham was notable for leading the effort to adopt the city manager form of government. Prior to his becoming Mayor, Stringham served as Berkeley's City Attorney. In 1928, Stringham was appointed to serve as a director on the board of the East Bay Municipal Utility District. It was during his term as Mayor that the 1923 Berkeley Fire occurred.