Lee Cooke
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Preceded byFrank C. Cooksey
Succeeded byBruce Todd
BornCarlton Lee Cooke
1944 (age 81–82)
1944 (age 81–82)
Marion, Alabama, U.S.[1]
Lee Cooke | |
|---|---|
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| 52nd Mayor of Austin | |
| In office June 15, 1988 – June 15, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Frank C. Cooksey |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Todd |
| Member of the Austin City Council | |
| In office 1977–1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlton Lee Cooke 1944 (age 81–82) Marion, Alabama, U.S.[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Louisiana Tech University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
Carlton Lee Cooke (born 1944)[2] is an American politician and businessman who served as the 52nd mayor of Austin from 1988 to 1991. A member of the Republican Party, Cooke was described by The Austin Chronicle as a "business-booster".[3][4]
As of 2025, Cooke is the last Republican mayor of Austin.
