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Thomas C. Sawyer
1945-08-15 – 2023-05-20
Life & Legacy
Thomas Charles Sawyer (August 15, 1945 – May 20, 2023) was an American politician of the Democratic Party. During a career that spanned five decades, he represented his hometown of Akron, Ohio, across multiple levels of government. He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1977 to 1983, the Mayor of Akron from 1984 to 1986, a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 2003, and a member of the Ohio Senate from 2007 to 2016.
Occupation & Career
politician, teacher
Education
University of Akron; Buchtel High School; Western Reserve Academy
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Buchtel High School · University of Akron · Western Reserve Academy
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q967900 — wikidata View source
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