Preston Daniels
Preston A. Daniels is an American politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Des Moines, Iowa.
Preston A. Daniels | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Des Moines | |
| In office November 3, 1997 – January 5, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Robert D. Ray (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Frank Cownie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Des Moines Iowa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Preston A. Daniels II |
| Residence | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Drake University |
| Occupation | Politician, Civic Human Rights leader |
Early life and education
Preston Daniels served four years in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Daniels received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and his Master of Science Degree in Health Science, both from Drake University, before he began his career at Employee and Family Resources (EFR) in Des Moines.[1]
Career
Prior to becoming mayor, he served in the Des Moines City Council from November 1991 until his election as mayor.
Daniels first became mayor upon his election in November 1997. In November 1999, he was elected to a four-year term. While serving as mayor, he hosted a local radio show. He did not seek another re-election and served out his term until January 2004.[2] He was succeeded by Frank Cownie.
After leaving public office, he worked as the Program Director and Diversity Consultant for the Employee and Family Resource’s Court and Community.[3]
Daniels was appointed the director of the Iowa Department of Human Rights by Iowa Governor Chet Culver in 2009[1] and served in that position until 2011.[4]
References
- Roeder, Phil (2009-03-13). "Gov. Culver: Appoints Preston Daniels director of human rights, Walter Reed appointed to board of parole". IowaPolitics.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2009. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
- Jason Clayworth, "Human Rights merger a good plan, Preston Daniels tells lawmakers", Desmoines Register, January 26, 2010.
- "Department of Cultural Affairs appoints Preston Daniels and Cary Anglum to Advisory Committee", Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, 2005.
- "Iowa Politics Insider". Des Moines Register. December 22, 2010. p. 15. Retrieved August 3, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
| Preceded by Arthur Davis Robert D. Ray (interim) |
Mayor of Des Moines 1997–2004 |
Succeeded by Frank Cownie |