James R. Ford
James R. Ford | |
|---|---|
Ford | |
| Mayor of Tallahassee, Florida | |
| In office 1972–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Berkowitz |
| Succeeded by | Joan Heggen |
| In office 1976–1976 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Neal D. Sapp |
| In office 1982–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Hurley W. Rudd |
| Succeeded by | Carol Bellamy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1925 Leon County, Florida |
| Died | October 11, 2017 (aged 91) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Florida A&M University |
James R. Ford (December 1, 1925 – October 11, 2017) was an American educator, politician, and businessman. In 1972, Ford became the first African-American mayor of Tallahassee, Florida, and the first Black mayor of a U.S. state capital city. He later served for fourteen years as a city commissioner, being repeatedly re-elected.