Sophie Masloff
Civil servant and Mayor of Pittsburgh
Born
1917
108 years ago
Died
August 17th, 2014
11 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 56th Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1988 to 1994. Held various positions in municipal government, including City Council President. Focused on community development and local governance during time in office. Involved in numerous civic and community organizations and worked to enhance the city's infrastructure and quality of life for residents.
Served as the first female mayor of Pittsburgh
Held the position during significant urban renewal initiatives
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