The mayor is the highest elected official in
Savannah, Georgia. Since its incorporation in 1789, the city has had 67 mayors.[2][3] On May 27, 1958, the term for mayor was extended from two years to four years by popular vote and with approval of the state government.[4] Election for mayor is held every four years, and is held as a non-partisan election.
First elected to a two-year term where he served from January 24, 1955 until January 21, 1957. Relected to a second two-year term beginning January 21, 1957. In 1958, the city shifted to a four-year mayoral term and a special election was held. Mingledorff won re-election to a 4-year term running from October 6, 1958 to October 1, 1962. He resigned prematurely on August 1, 1960 with the remainder of his term completed by vice-mayor Maclean.
The mayor is the highest elected official in
Savannah, Georgia. Since its incorporation in 1789, the city has had 67 mayors.[2][3] On May 27, 1958, the term for mayor was extended from two years to four years by popular vote and with approval of the state government.[4] Election for mayor is held every four years, and is held as a non-partisan election.
First elected to a two-year term where he served from January 24, 1955 until January 21, 1957. Relected to a second two-year term beginning January 21, 1957. In 1958, the city shifted to a four-year mayoral term and a special election was held. Mingledorff won re-election to a 4-year term running from October 6, 1958 to October 1, 1962. He resigned prematurely on August 1, 1960 with the remainder of his term completed by vice-mayor Maclean.