Roger Moyer
Roger Moyer | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Annapolis, Maryland | |
| In office 1965–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Griscom, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Noah Hillman |
| Alderman, Annapolis City Council | |
| In office 1961–1965 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roger W. Moyer August 16, 1934 Eastport, Annapolis, Maryland |
| Died | January 10, 2015 (aged 80) Eastport, Annapolis, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Five children; five grandchildren |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
Roger W. "Pip" Moyer (August 16, 1934 – January 10, 2015) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Annapolis, Maryland, from 1965 to 1973 for two consecutive terms. Moyer is credited with calming race relations in Annapolis following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 by working alongside the city's community leaders, notably his friend, Joseph "Zastrow" Simms, and George Phelps, Jr. (1926–2015). He is also credited with rescuing the city's economy and reviving Main Street during his tenure as mayor.