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| − | '''Clarence Ray Nagin, Jr.''' (born June 11, 1956) is the mayor of [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], having been elected in 2002. He is a member of the [[Democratic Party]]. He first gained national prominence in | + | '''Clarence Ray Nagin, Jr.''' (born June 11, 1956) is the mayor of [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], having been elected in 2002. He is a member of the [[Democratic Party]]. He first gained national prominence in the aftermath of [[Hurricane Katrina]], when his failed evacuation of the city led to the death of 1,000 citizens; he was better known for blaming the deaths on the Republican administration than for his inaction with led to the deaths. |
[[Category:United States Mayors]] | [[Category:United States Mayors]] | ||
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Revision as of 02:40, September 2, 2008
Clarence Ray Nagin, Jr. (born June 11, 1956) is the mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, having been elected in 2002. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He first gained national prominence in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when his failed evacuation of the city led to the death of 1,000 citizens; he was better known for blaming the deaths on the Republican administration than for his inaction with led to the deaths.