Dale Edwin Doig (July 24, 1935 – February 10, 2022) was an American politician who served four terms from 1973 to 1989 on the Fresno City Council. He also served as Mayor of Fresno, California, between 1985 and 1989.
Dale Doig | |
|---|---|
| 20th Mayor of Fresno | |
| In office January 26, 1985 – May 9, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Whitehurst |
| Succeeded by | Karen Humphrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24, 1935 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 2022 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cecelia Anne Fletcher (m.1958 d.2017) |
| Education | California State University, Fresno (MA) |
| Occupation | High school teacher |
Early life and education
editDoig was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 24, 1935, to Frank Dennimore Doig and Pauline Ruth Turner as the eldest of three children. He was raised in the Beach Cities area of Los Angeles County.
Doig graduated Mira Costa High School in 1953 and attended California State University, Fresno graduating in 1957. Following a similar path as his father, Doig earned a teaching credential and began teaching. In 1966, Doig began teaching at Roosevelt High School and continued there until retiring in 1996.[1]
Political career
editIn 1973, Doig ran and was elected to the Fresno City Council. As a city councilmember, Doig was involved in the creation of the 1974 and 1984 General Plans for Fresno.[2] In addition, during his time on the council, the city created its first historic preservation ordinances which included the listing of the Old Fresno Water Tower.
On January 26, 1985, Doig became acting mayor after the resignation of Dan Whitehurst finishing out Whitehurst's last four months of his term before running and winning his own term. It was at this time in early 1986 Doig and the city of Fresno were approached by MTM Enterprises about the comedy miniseries Fresno. Mayor Doig served in the role as himself.[3] Filming in Fresno started July 1986.[4]
Personal life and death
editDoig was predeceased by his wife and his son, Kenneth. He died on February 10, 2022, at the age of 86.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "ANDX1776 - Descendants of Andrew Doig & Annis Wheeler and Polly Thompson of Lowville, New York".
- ^ https://www.fresno.gov/darm/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/BullardCommunityPlan.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Dale Doig". IMDb.
- ^ "TV Film Crew Gives Fresno Day in the Sun". Los Angeles Times. 17 July 1986.
- ^ Clough, Bethany (19 February 2022). "Former Fresno Mayor Dale Doig, who appeared on miniseries 'Fresno,' dies at age 86". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
External links
edit- List of Fresno Mayors
- Dale Doig Not docked Teachers pay
- Question regarding the Mayor's association with a cocaine dealer
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