Wendell Foster
American politician (1924–2019)
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Reverend T. Wendell Foster (February 14, 1924 - September 3, 2019) was an American politician who served on the New York City Council from 1978 to 2001.[1] He was the first Black elected city official in the Bronx.[2][3] The Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center, formerly Mullaly Park, is named after him.[4] His daughter, Helen Diane Foster, served as the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Human Rights.[5]
Preceded bySheldon S. Leffler
Succeeded byHelen Foster
Preceded byBarry Salman
Succeeded byC. Virginia Fields
Reverend T. Wendell Foster | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 16th district | |
| In office January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sheldon S. Leffler |
| Succeeded by | Helen Foster |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 9th district | |
| In office January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Barry Salman |
| Succeeded by | C. Virginia Fields |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1924 |
| Died | September 3, 2019 (aged 95) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |