Bertha Knight Landes
American politician, Mayor of Seattle
Born
Died
1943
83 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the Mayor of Seattle from 1926 to 1928. First woman to hold the office in a major American city. Advocated for urban reforms and improved city services during tenure. Worked in various civic organizations prior to entering politics.
First female Mayor of Seattle
Promoted urban reform initiatives
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