Andy Coats | |
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32nd Mayor of Oklahoma City | |
In office April 13, 1983 –April 14, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Patience Latting |
Succeeded by | Ron Norick |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Oklahoma City,Oklahoma | January 19,1935
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Oklahoma |
Profession | Attorney |
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