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Patsy Ticer
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 30th district |
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| In office January 10, 1996 – January 11, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Calhoun |
| Succeeded by | Adam Ebbin |
| Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia | |
| In office January 2, 1991 – January 5, 1996 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Moran |
| Succeeded by | Kerry J. Donley |
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Patricia Keyser Smith
January 6, 1935 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 2017 (aged 82) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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John "Jack" Ticer
(m. 1956; died 2007) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Sweet Briar College |
Patricia Keyser Ticer (born Smith; January 6, 1935 – August 7, 2017), known as Patsy Ticer, was an important American politician. She served as the Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia, and later as a state senator for Virginia. She was a member of the Democratic Party.
Patsy Ticer was born in Washington, D.C.. She grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, and finished high school there. In 1955, she earned a degree in political science from Sweet Briar College. She passed away in Alexandria, Virginia, at the age of 82.
Early Life and Family
Patsy Ticer married John "Jack" Ticer in 1956. They had four children together. Besides her political work, she was also a real estate agent. She cared a lot about her community.
She volunteered her time on the boards of several local groups. These included the Alexandria Library, the Athenaeum, and the Humane Society. She also helped the United Way, an organization that supports many charities. Patsy Ticer was also active in her church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Political Career
Patsy Ticer began her political journey in the 1980s. She was first elected to the Alexandria City Council in 1982. During her second term on the council, she served as Vice-Mayor.
Mayor of Alexandria
In 1991, Patsy Ticer was elected as the Mayor of Alexandria. This was a big moment because she was the first woman to hold this important position in the city's history. She served as mayor until 1996.
State Senator for Virginia
After being mayor, Patsy Ticer continued her public service. From 1996 to 2011, she was a state senator in the Senate of Virginia. In this role, she represented the people of Virginia in the state government. She worked to make laws and decisions that would help her community and the state.
