Eunice Sato
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Preceded byThomas J. Clark
Succeeded byThomas J. Clark
BornJune 8, 1921
Livingston, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 2021 (aged 99)[1]
Eunice Sato | |
|---|---|
 Sato in 1975 | |
| 23rd Mayor of Long Beach | |
| In office 1980–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1921 Livingston, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 2021 (aged 99)[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Thomas Sato (m.1950–2013; his death) |
| Occupation | Teacher, politician |
| Known for | First female mayor of Long Beach |
Eunice Noda Sato (June 8, 1921 – February 12, 2021) was an American politician. She served as mayor of Long Beach, California from 1980 to 1982. As such she was the first Asian-American female mayor of a major American city, as well as the first female mayor of Long Beach.[3][4]
