Clay Dixon
American politician
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Richard Clay Dixon, born on October 24, 1941, is an American politician of the Ohio Democratic party. He served as a city commissioner of Dayton, Ohio, and as the city's mayor. He was the second African-American person to serve as mayor of Dayton.[1]
Preceded byPaul Leonard
Succeeded byMike Turner
BornRichard Clay Dixon
October 24, 1941
October 24, 1941
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Richard Clay Dixon | |
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Dixon in 2017 | |
| 52nd Mayor of Dayton, Ohio | |
| In office January 9, 1987 – January 4, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Leonard |
| Succeeded by | Mike Turner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Clay Dixon October 24, 1941 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Judy Dixon |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Education | Central State University (BA) Xavier University (MBA) |
Education
Dixon graduated from Central State University in 1963, and was inducted into the Central State University Alumni Achievement Hall of Fame in 2006.[2]
Mayor of Dayton
Personal life
Dixon is married to Judy Dixon. Together, they have two children and one grandchild.[5]