About Chappell Hayes
Lived 1949 – 1994 (aged 44–45). Chappell Hayes was an American politician.
Chappell Hayes (1948–1994) was a political activist in West Oakland.
Hayes campaigned against polluting industries in West Oakland. Hayes fought against reconstruction of the Cypress Street Viaduct through the center of West Oakland, forced the port to spend millions on environmental initiatives and helped get like-minded residents elected to organizations throughout the Bay Area.
West Oakland's McClymonds High School's on-campus health clinic is named in his honor, as well as the observation tower in the Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.
Hayes was married to Oakland City Council member and 2006 mayoral candidate Nancy Nadel. He was father of Sele Nadel-Hayes.
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Who was Chappell Hayes?
American politician
When was Chappell Hayes born?
Chappell Hayes was born in 1949.
When did Chappell Hayes die?
Chappell Hayes died in 1994.
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Chappell Hayes was a politician.
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Chappell Hayes was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chappell Hayes. https://biography.guide/chappell-hayes/
MLA: "Chappell Hayes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chappell-hayes/.
Chicago: "Chappell Hayes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chappell-hayes/.
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