Ernie Kell
Ernest Eugene Kell, Jr. (July 5, 1928 – April 29, 2017) was a mayor of Long Beach, California from 1984 to 1994, and was also at one time a city councillor.[1][2] A United States Army Korean War veteran, Kell also owned a drafting and contracting company.[3][4][5] He was married to Jackie, who is a former member of the Long Beach city council.[6] Kell died from cancer at his home in Long Beach, California.[7] He was 88.
Ernie Kell | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Long Beach | |
| In office 1984–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Beverly O'Neill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ernest Eugene Kell, Jr. July 5, 1928 Trygg Township, Burleigh County, North Dakota |
| Died | April 29, 2017 (aged 88) Long Beach, California |
| Spouse(s) | Jackie Kell |
| Profession | businessman, contractor |
References
- https://articles.latimes.com/1989-06-11/news/hd-3017_1_first-full-time-mayor-2nd-term-councilman-tom-clark
- http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/old-cemetery-gets-attention/article_79ceb772-8b0d-11df-b99e-001cc4c002e0.html
- https://articles.latimes.com/1988-06-02/news/hl-5778_1_long-beach
- http://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/ND/construction.html
- http://www.longbeach.gov/mayor/about/office-of-the-mayor/history/#ernie_kell_(1984_-_1994)
- https://articles.latimes.com/1988-07-21/news/hd-9364_1_inaugural-ball
- 'Ernie Kell, Long Beach's first elected mayor, dies,' Long Beach Press Telegram, Rich Archbold, April 30, 2017
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