Verna L. Clayton
Verna L. Clayton (February 28, 1937 – October 15, 2024) was an American politician.
Verna L. Clayton | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Buffalo Grove | |
| In office 1979–1991 | |
| Clerk of Buffalo Grove | |
| In office 1971–1979 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1993–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1937 Hamden, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 15, 2024 (aged 87) Anderson, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Oklahoma State University, Harper College, University of Illinois |
Born in Hamden, Ohio, Clayton went to Oklahoma State University, Harper College, and University of Illinois. She served as the clerk for Buffalo Grove, Illinois from 1971 to 1979 and then served as the mayor of Buffalo Grove from 1979 to 1991. Clayton served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1993 to 1999 and was a Republican.[1][2][3] Clayton died on October 15, 2024, at the age of 87.[4]
Notes
[edit]- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1997-1998,' Biographical Sketch of Verna L. Clayton, pg. 96
- ^ 'Illinois House of Representatives District (no.) 51,' League of Women Voters, Chicago Tribune, October 25, 1992
- ^ Our Campaigns.com.-Verna L. Clayton
- ^ "Verna Lewis Clayton Obituary 2024". Hinsey-Brown Funeral Services. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
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