James Perkins Jr.

This article is about the Alabama mayor. For other people named James Perkins, see James Perkins.

James Perkins Jr. was the first African American mayor of Selma, Alabama, United States.[1] He defeated Joe Smitherman, who had served as Selma's mayor for 36 years, in the 2000 Democratic runoff.[2] Perkins served two terms in office; in 2008, George Evans, who was Selma's first African American City Council president, defeated Perkins's bid for reelection.[1]

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  1. 1 2 Benn, Alvin (12 January 2012). "Selma's former mayor wants his job back". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "After 36 years in office, Selma mayor voted out". CNN. Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. September 12, 2000. Retrieved 15 January 2012.


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