Lottie Shackelford
Lottie Shackelford | |
|---|---|
| 68th Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas | |
| In office January 1987 – December 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Prince |
| Succeeded by | Floyd Villines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1941 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Philander Smith College |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Serving the longest tenure as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) |
Lottie H. Shackelford (born April 30, 1941) is an American politician who in 1987 was the first woman appointed mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed her to the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), making her the first African-American woman to serve in that role. She also is the longest serving vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), having held the office for 20 years.