Frank L. Shaw
Frank L. Shaw | |
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Shaw in 1935 | |
| Chair of Los Angeles County | |
| In office December 6, 1932 – June 26, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Henry W. Wright |
| Succeeded by | Herbert C. Legg |
| 34th Mayor of Los Angeles | |
| In office July 1, 1933 – September 16, 1938 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Porter |
| Succeeded by | Fletcher Bowron |
| Member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from the 2nd District | |
| In office November 28, 1928 – June 26, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | J. H. Bean |
| Succeeded by | Gordon L. McDonough |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 8th district | |
| In office July 1, 1925 – November 28, 1928 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Evan Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frank Lawrence Shaw February 1, 1877 Warwick, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 24, 1958 (aged 80) |
| Resting place | Inglewood Park Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cora H. Shires Dortha Sheehan |
| Relatives | Joe Shaw (brother) |
| Residence(s) | Indian Wells, California, US |
Frank Lawrence Shaw (February 1, 1877 – January 24, 1958) was the first mayor of a major American city to be recalled from office, in 1938. He was also a member of the Los Angeles City Council and then the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. His administration was seen as one of the most corrupt in Los Angeles history, although he had some defenders and was never charged officially with any crime.