Rev. Lyman S. Parks | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan | |
| In office 1971–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Boelens |
| Succeeded by | Abe L. Drasin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1917 |
| Died | November 4, 2009 Lisle, Illinois, United States |
Rev. Lyman S. Parks (1917 – November 4, 2009) was the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1971 to 1976. He was the first African-American to serve in the position.[1] He was also the first African-American elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1968. Recognizing his contributions to the city of Grand Rapids, a statue in his honor was dedicated in 2013 in front of the Grand Rapids City Hall.
- ^ Harger, Jim (November 4, 2009). "Grand Rapids first black mayor Rev. Lyman Parks remembered for honesty, calm". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved 25 April 2010.