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H. Abram Wilson
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H. Abram Wilson, July 4, 2010
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| Mayor of San Ramon, California | |
| In office 2002–2008 |
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| Born | 1946 (age 78–79) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Karen Wilson |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | B.S. Central State University |
H. Abram Wilson was born in 1946. He is a politician from the Republican Party. He served as the mayor of San Ramon, California for several years.
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Early Life and Education
H. Abram Wilson was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1946. His parents were both teachers. As a child, he also lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He went to Central State University. While there, he was the president of his senior class. He also studied singing and performed in professional groups. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biochemistry, which is a science that studies living things at a chemical level.
After college, in 1969, he joined the United States Army. When he finished his military service, he worked in banking at Wells-Fargo.
Family Life
H. Abram Wilson is married to Dr. Karen B. Wilson. They have two children, Natausha Wilson-Cruz and P. Nathan Wilson.
Political Career
Serving San Ramon City
H. Abram Wilson began his political career in San Ramon. In November 1999, he was elected to the San Ramon City Council. A few years later, in 2002, he was chosen to be the mayor. In 2003, he became the first elected mayor of San Ramon, meaning citizens voted directly for him. He was re-elected as mayor in 2005.
In 2005, he received an award from the National Music Educator Association. He was named "State Legislator of the Year" for supporting music education in schools.
Running for State Assembly
In 2008, Wilson ran for a seat in the California State Assembly. This is a part of the state government that makes laws. He ran in California's 15th district. This district includes parts of Contra Costa, Alameda, Sacramento, and San Joaquin counties. He ran against Joan Buchanan, a Democrat. Wilson did not win this election.
See also
- List of first African-American mayors
- African American mayors in California
