John M. Coyne
John M. Coyne Sr. (November 11, 1916 – July 21, 2014) was an American politician. He served as the mayor of Brooklyn, Ohio from 1948 to 1999. He is the longest consecutive serving mayor in United States history. Coyne continued to live in the city.
John M. Coyne | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Brooklyn, Ohio | |
| In office 1948–1999 | |
| Treasurer of Brooklyn, Ohio | |
| In office 1944–1946 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 11, 1916 Brooklyn, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 2014 (aged 97) Brooklyn, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Jean Coyne (deceased) |
He was reportedly responsible for the country's first seat belt (in 1966)[1] and mobile phone laws for motorists.[2]
Coyne died in Brooklyn, Ohio from natural causes, aged 97.[3]
References
- ↑ "Cleveland suburb on the right track with a ban on cell phone use in car - Atlanta Business Chronicle". Atlanta.bizjournals.com. 1999-10-18. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
- ↑ agency Associated Press (1999-03-30). "Phoning While Driving Is Curbed in Ohio Town". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
- ↑ "John M. Coyne, Sr., Brooklyn mayor for 52 years: Obituary". Cleveland.com. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
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