Remembering Mark Haggitt, the 'Mayor of Thousand Oaks'
Mark Haggitt, known as “The Mayor of Thousand Oaks” whose kind and generous spirit in helping neighbors – no matter how great or small the task – touched literally hundreds in the North Berkeley community, died unexpectedly in his sleep Dec. 30 in his Berkeley home, apparently of heart-related issues. He was 63. “He always lent a helping hand,” said his son, Ian. “And he loved it here.” With his tall frame and long, blonde hair, Haggitt was for decades a familiar figure in the neighborhood, whizzing around on his bike or holding court in a front-yard filled with eclectic art, ...
Source: berkeleyside.com