Arthur R. Outlaw, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Arthur R. Outlaw

American politician

Date of Birth: 08-Sep-1926

Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama, United States

Date of Death: 05-Nov-2000

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Arthur Robert Outlaw (September 8, 1926 – November 5, 2000) was a Mobile- area businessman, community leader, and politician, who served as Public Safety Commissioner (1965-1969) on the City Commission, and co-terminous as President of the Commission and Mayor of Mobile in 1967-1968.
At that time, the mayor's title was co-extensive with the presidency of the City Commission, and was rotated for one-year terms among the three city commissioners.
In 1984 he was elected as Finance Commissioner. In 1985 city voters approved a referendum to adopt a mayor-council form of government.
In new elections Outlaw was elected directly as mayor, the first person to do so since 1911, when the city had adopted the commission system.
He promoted investment in downtown Mobile to stimulate redevelopment.
After leaving office, he continued to be active in political, civic and church affairs, serving as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party in 1989-1991 and in several civic positions.