James C. Hayes
James C. Hayes | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Fairbanks | |
| In office 1992–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne S. Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Steve M. Thompson |
| Member of the Fairbanks City Council | |
| In office 1987–1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1946 Sacramento, California |
| Education | B.A. University of Alaska |
James C. Hayes (born May 25, 1946) is an American politician who served as the mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska, the first African-American mayor in the state of Alaska.
Biography
Hayes was born in Sacramento, California, the son of Juanita Hayes Metoyer.[1][2] In 1955, his family moved to Fairbanks[1] and in 1965, he graduated from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks.[2] In 1970, he earned a B.A. in education with minors in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Alaska.[2]
Personal life
In 1974, he married Chris Parham; they had two children, LaNene Hayes-Pruitt and James Hayes Jr.[1] He is a member of the Church of God in Christ.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Johnson, Anne Janette. "Hayes, James C. 1946—". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c "2003-2007 James Hayes". University of Alaska. October 8, 2015.