Robert Meyers (politician)
Robert E. Meyers (December 23, 1913 – March 26, 2007) was an American politician and judge. He served as the 26th mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, succeeding Harry W. Baals, who died in office in 1954. A reluctant mayor, he served out the term of Baals after winning a special election and declined to run for reelection, citing the fact he went to school to be a lawyer, not a politician.
Robert Meyers | |
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| 26th Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana | |
| In office 1954–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Harry W. Baals |
| Succeeded by | Mike Paul Burns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1913 |
| Died | March 26, 2007 (aged 93) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
Meyers was a leader in the city's effort to annex suburban areas surrounding Fort Wayne. Under his leadership, in his years as mayor from 1954 to 1959, the city grew from 18 square miles (47 km2) to 35 square miles (91 km2) in area.
In later life, Meyers served as an Allen County Superior Court Judge from 1971 until he retired from public life a second time, in 1985.
Legacy
Robert E. Meyers Park, part of Fort Wayne's Harrison Square development, was dedicated in Meyers' honor on August 14, 2009. The Meyers family contributed $300,000 for completion of the park.[1][2]
References
- "Robert E. Meyers Park". Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- Leininger, Kevin (2007-12-07). "Ex-mayor's $300,000 bequest will fund park". The News-Sentinel. Archived from the original on 2012-03-11. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
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| Preceded by Harry W. Baals |
Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana 1954–1959 |
Succeeded by Mike Paul Burns |