Wayne C. Pomeroy
| Wayne C. Pomeroy | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Mesa, Arizona | |
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In office 1976–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Eldon W. Cooley |
| Succeeded by | Don Strauch |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 13, 1923 Mesa, Arizona, United States |
| Spouse(s) | Cecil Henrie (m.1944) |
| Profession | businessman |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) |
Wayne Casto Pomeroy (born March 13, 1923) is an American politician. He served as mayor of Mesa, Arizona from 1976 to 1980. He also previously served on the Mesa City Council from 1966 to 1974, and as vice mayor from 1972 to 1974.[1] Pomeroy was born in Mesa, and is a descendant of one of the pioneer settlers of the area.[2] He is a businessman and owner of a men's store, Pomeroy’s Missionary Shop, in downtown Mesa.[3] He is a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army Air Forces, and is an alumnus of Brigham Young University and New York University. He married Cecil Henrie on December 21, 1944 and has four daughters.[4][5][6]
References
- ↑ "Wayne Pomeroy, former Mayor and Mesa Family Pioneer Endorses Bob Worsley for State Senate". Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ↑ "Pioneers shaped East Valley's diverse story". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ↑ "At 90, former mayor, entrepreneur Pomeroy reflects on growing up with Mesa". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ↑ "Founder, 90, still minds Pomeroy's Men's Store in Mesa". azcentral.com. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ↑ "Alumni in Class of 1941~Honorary". Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ↑ "MIB-Pomeroys". Arizona Beehive. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
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