Nat Bates, First Elected to Richmond Council in 1967, Bids 'Final Farewell'
After serving this great City of Richmond twice as its mayor, several times as vice mayor, and many years as a councilmember since 1967, this day has very special meaning to me as I emotionally bid my final farewell. By Nat Bates (Former Richmond City Councilmember Nat Bates, who at age 91 was the nation’s oldest elected official, penned this farewell speech for his final day in office Jan. 10, 2023.) After serving this great City of Richmond twice as its mayor, several times as vice mayor, an...
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