Preston Daniels

Preston A. Daniels
Mayor of Des Moines, Iowa
In office
November 1997  January 2004
Preceded by Arthur Davis
Succeeded by Frank Cownie
Personal details
Born Des Moines Iowa
Political party Democrat
Residence Des Moines, Iowa
Alma mater Drake University
Occupation Politician, Civic Human Rights leader

Preston A. Daniels is an American politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Des Moines, Iowa.

Early life and education

Preston Daniels served four years in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Daniels received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and his Master of Science Degree in Health Science, both from Drake University, before he began his career at Employee and Family Resources (EFR) in Des Moines.[1]

Career

Prior to becoming mayor, he served in the Des Moines City Council from November 1991 until his election as mayor.

Daniels first became mayor upon his election in November 1997. In November 1999, he was elected to a four-year term. While serving as mayor, he hosted a local radio show. He did not seek another re-election and served out his term until January 2004.[2] He was succeeded by Frank Cownie.

After leaving public office, he worked as the Program Director and Diversity Consultant for the Employee and Family Resource’s Court and Community.[3]

Daniels currently serves as the director of the Iowa Department of Human Rights, after being appointed to the position by Iowa Governor Chet Culver in 2009.[1]

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