Daniel Brown (politician) facts for kids

Daniel Brown (born December 25, 1945) is a former city councilman and former acting mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee. He made history as the first African American to serve as mayor of the city.

Early Life and Education

Daniel Brown was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on December 25, 1945. He grew up in Knoxville and attended Austin High School. After high school, he went on to study at Tennessee State University. There, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in history.

Military Service and Career

Before his career in public service, Daniel Brown was a Vietnam War veteran. This means he served in the United States military during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service. He later retired from this job.

Becoming Mayor of Knoxville

Daniel Brown was a member of the Knoxville City Council. In 2011, the mayor at the time, Bill Haslam, resigned from his position. Mayor Haslam left office to run for governor of Tennessee.

When the mayor resigned, the city council needed to choose someone to serve as mayor temporarily. They selected Daniel Brown for this important role. This made him the 81st Mayor of Knoxville.

A Historic Moment

Daniel Brown's selection as acting mayor was a very important moment for Knoxville. He became the first African American person to serve as mayor of the city. He served as acting mayor from January 10, 2011, until December 17, 2011.

He did not choose to run for a full term as mayor. After his time as acting mayor, he continued to serve on the city council. Madeline Rogero succeeded him as the next mayor of Knoxville.

City Council Service

Daniel Brown served as a city councilman for the Sixth District of Knoxville. He began his term on the city council on December 19, 2009. He continued to serve the people of Knoxville in this role until December 20, 2017. As a councilman, he helped make decisions for the city.

See also

In Spanish: Daniel Brown (político) para niños