Lee Cooke

Carlton Lee Cooke (born July 12, 1944) is an American politician and businessman. He served as mayor of Austin, Texas from 1988 to 1991.[1] He moved to Austin, Texas in 1970, from service in Vietnam as an air force officer, and was stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base. He is a former employee of the Texas Instruments. He served on Austin City Council for two terms, starting in 1977, and was President/CEO of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce from 1983 to 1987.[2]

Lee Cooke
52nd Mayor of Austin, Texas
In office
June 15, 1988  June 15, 1991
Preceded byFrank C. Cooksey
Succeeded byBruce Todd
Personal details
Born (1944-07-12) July 12, 1944
Marion, Alabama
Political partyRepublican
ChildrenOne daughter, Kimberly Cooke Lyon
ResidenceAustin, Texas
Alma materLouisiana Tech University
ProfessionBusinessman

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