#BlackLivesMatter: Meet Ron Oden—The First Openly-Gay African American elected TO THE OFFICE OF mayor IN THE United States
Ron has a long history of community and political involvement that is based upon his personal commitment to improving the lives of citizens in Palm Springs, California. In 1995, he began his service as a City Councilmember. In November 2003, He was elected Mayor of Palm Springs, becoming the first openly gay African American elected to the office of Mayor in the United States.
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