Loretta Clawson
Loretta Clawson | |
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| Mayor of Boone, North Carolina | |
| In office 2005–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Velma Burnley |
| Succeeded by | Andy Ball |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1944 Old Beech Mountain, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Boone, North Carolina |
Loretta Clawson is the former mayor of Boone, North Carolina. Clawson was first elected in 2005, and was re-elected to additional 2-year terms in 2007 and 2009. She chose not to run in 2013.[1]
In 2008, Clawson endorsed Barack Obama for President, becoming one of the first mayors in North Carolina to do so. The endorsement came three months ahead of the May 6 North Carolina Democratic Primary between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
In 2012, Clawson was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by the state of North Carolina, in honor of her 48 years of public service.[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-25. Retrieved 2013-12-25.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ↑ http://www.hcpress.com/news/boone-mayor-loretta-clawson-honored-with-order-of-the-long-leaf-pine-one-of-states-most-prestigious-awards.html
External links[edit]
- Boone Mayor official government website
- Loretta Clawson campaign website
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