About James C. Hayes
Lived 1946 – 2022 (aged 76). James C. Hayes was an American politician, civil servant and pastor.
James C. Hayes (May 25, 1946 – June 9, 2022) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska (1992-2001), the first African-American mayor in the state of Alaska.
In 2008, he received a federal felony conviction for diverting federal funds intended for a charity.
Biography Hayes was born in Sacramento, California, the son of Juanita (née Metoyer) and Caustella Hayes.
Personal life In 1974, he married Chris Parham; they had two children, LaNene Hayes-Scott and James Hayes Jr.
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Who was James C. Hayes?
American politician, Alaska
When was James C. Hayes born?
James C. Hayes was born on 25 May 1946 in Sacramento.
When did James C. Hayes die?
James C. Hayes died on 9 June 2022 in Fairbanks.
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James C. Hayes was a politician, civil servant and pastor.
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James C. Hayes was American.
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