Charles Wright (mayor)
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Charles J. Wright was Mayor of Davenport, Iowa
from 1977-1981 for two terms. He was responsible for getting the Ground Transportation Center and the RiverCenter
off the ground while serving as mayor.
After his death in 1998, the Davenport City Council renamed the Ground Transportation Center after him. Prior to becoming elected Mayor he was the Chief of Police for the Davenport Police Department. He is survived by four daughters, Tamie, Debbie, Lisa, Gina and twelve grandchildren.
Davenport, Iowa
Davenport is a city located along the Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County. Davenport was founded on May 14, 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for his friend, George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk...
from 1977-1981 for two terms. He was responsible for getting the Ground Transportation Center and the RiverCenter
RiverCenter/Adler Theatre
RiverCenter/Adler Theatre is a convention center located in Downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is made up of three interconnected buildings sited on the north and south sides of East Third Street. The Adler Theatre is connected to the original section of the convention center on the north...
off the ground while serving as mayor.
After his death in 1998, the Davenport City Council renamed the Ground Transportation Center after him. Prior to becoming elected Mayor he was the Chief of Police for the Davenport Police Department. He is survived by four daughters, Tamie, Debbie, Lisa, Gina and twelve grandchildren.