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James C. Hayes
Mayor of Fairbanks
In office
1992–2001
Preceded by Wayne S. Nelson
Succeeded by Steve M. Thompson
Member of the Fairbanks City Council
In office
1987–1992
Personal details
Born May 25, 1946
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Died June 9, 2022 (aged 76)
Education B.A. University of Alaska

James C. Hayes (May 25, 1946 – June 9, 2022) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska, the first African-American mayor in the state of Alaska.

Biography

Hayes was born in Sacramento, California, the son of Juanita (née Metoyer) and Caustella Hayes. In 1955, his family moved to Fairbanks and in 1965, he graduated from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks. In 1970, he earned a B.A. in education with minors in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Alaska.

Personal life

In 1974, he married Chris Parham; they had two children, LaNene Hayes-Scott and James Hayes Jr. He was a member of the Church of God in Christ.

Hayes died on June 9, 2022, at the age of 76.

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