List of mayors of Clearwater, Florida facts for kids
Clearwater, Florida, became an official city in 1891. Since then, many leaders have served as its mayor. A mayor is like the chief leader of a city. They help make important decisions and guide the city's future. This list shows the people who have held this important job in Clearwater.
What Does a Mayor Do?
A mayor is the top elected official in a city. They work with the city council to make rules and plans. Mayors help manage city services like parks, roads, and safety. They also represent the city to other places and people. It's a big job that helps the city run smoothly.
Clearwater's Mayors Through History
Clearwater has had many mayors since it was founded. Each mayor served for a certain time, called a "term." Some mayors served for just a year or two, while others served for many years. Here is a list of the people who have been mayor of Clearwater.
| Mayor | Term | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| James E. Crane | 1891 | Clearwater's very first mayor! |
| Daniel S. Kidder | 1901 | |
| J.F. Bennett | 1902 | |
| E.J. Armstrong | 1903 | |
| R.H. Padgett | 1904–1905 | |
| J.R. Jeffords | 1906 | |
| Leroy J. Brandon | 1907–1909 | |
| E.L. Pearce | 1910 | |
| AE Sloan | 1911 | |
| C.H. Evans | 1912–1914 | |
| J.R. Jeffords | 1914–1915 | |
| John R. Thomas | 1916–1917 | |
| R.K. Brandon | 1918–1919 | |
| Frank J. Booth | 1920–1926 | |
| H.H. Baskin | 1926–1934 | |
| Ray E. Green | 1935–1938 | Later became a county official. |
| E.B. Casler, Jr. | 1938–1940 | |
| George R. Seavy | 1941–1946 | |
| J.O. Houze | 1947–1948 | |
| Harry D. Sargeant | 1949–1950 | |
| Herbert M. Brown | 1951–1956 | Was re-elected without anyone running against him. |
| Lewis H. Homer | 1957–1958 | |
| Alex D. Finch | 1959–1960 | |
| Robert L. Weatherly | 1961–1964 | Started his term in December 1960. |
| Joseph K. Turner | 1965–1966 | |
| H. Everett Hougen | 1967–1974 | |
| Gabriel Cazares | 1975–1978 | Left office in April 1978. |
| Charles F. LeCher | 1978–1982 | Took office in April 1978. |
| Kathleen F. Kelly | 1983–1986 | Clearwater's first woman mayor! |
| Rita Garvey | 1987–1999 | |
| Brian Aungst | 1999–2005 | Was re-elected without anyone running against him in 2002. |
| Frank Hibbard | 2005–2012 | Was re-elected without anyone running against him in 2005. He was the youngest mayor in recent history. He was re-elected again in 2008. |
| George Cretekos | 2012–Present | Took office in January 2012. |
