Eldon R. Clingan
Eldon R. Clingan is an American accountant and former Liberal Party of New York politician from New York City.
Clingan served in the New York City Council representing a Manhattan, New York at-large district from 1970 to 1973. He served as Minority Leader of that body from also from 1970 to 1973[1] and helped to introduce Intro 475, civil rights legislation that would have prohibited discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. The bill was defeated.[2]
In later years Clingan served as the President of the National Society of Accountants from 2004 to 2005.[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=46253 Clingan, Eldon R.
- ↑ Gay Activist Alliance Papers, Box 15 Folder 1, Ad Hoc Intro 2, Reel 1, Emory University
- ↑ "Top 100 Most Influential Practitioners 2005". National Public Accountant. National Society of Public Accountants. January 1, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2015 – via HighBeam. (subscription required (help)).
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carlos M. Rios |
New York City Council, Manhattan At-Large District 1970–1973 |
Succeeded by Robert F. Wagner, III |
| Preceded by Angelo J. Arculeo |
Minority Leader, New York City Council 1970–1973 |
Succeeded by Angelo J. Arculeo |
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