Richard Vinroot | |
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52nd Mayor of Charlotte | |
In office 1991–1995 | |
Preceded by | Sue Myrick |
Succeeded by | Pat McCrory |
Personal details | |
Born | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | April 14, 1941
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA, JD) |
Richard A. Vinroot (born April 14, 1941) is an American politician and attorney from Charlotte, North Carolina. He served as the 52nd Mayor of Charlotte from 1991 to 1995. Vinroot ran unsuccessfully for Governor of North Carolina in 1996, 2000 and 2004. The City of Charlotte's Richard Vinroot International Achievement Award is named in his honor.