Roman Gribbs | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Gribbs in 2010 | |
| Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals | |
| In office January 1, 1983 – January 1, 2001 | |
| 65th Mayor of Detroit | |
| In office January 6, 1970 – January 1, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Jerome Cavanagh |
| Succeeded by | Coleman Young |
| Wayne County Sheriff | |
| In office 1968–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Peter L. Buback |
| Succeeded by | William Lucas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roman Stanley Gribbs December 29, 1925 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2016 (aged 90) Northville, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Katherine Stratis
(m. 1954–1982)Leola Young Barr
(m. 1990–2016) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Detroit |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1948 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Roman Stanley Gribbs (December 29, 1925 – April 5, 2016) was an American attorney and politician who served as the mayor of Detroit from 1970 to 1974.[1] Later, Gribbs served as a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals.[2] Gribbs was the last white mayor of the city, which was in the midst of becoming a majority-black city, until the election of Mike Duggan in 2013.
- ^ Simpson, Victor L. (6 November 1969). "Candidates win without 'law and order' issue". Rock Hill Herald. AP. Retrieved 28 July 2010.
- ^ Benac, Nancy (3 November 1982). "Dem Victories Cost Women Their Seat on High Court". Argus-Press. AP. Retrieved 28 July 2010.