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Charles E. Downs

US politician (1898-1967)

PersonDied aged 69humanQ5077080

Also known as Charles Emerson Downs

Born: February 11, 1898
Died: May 15, 1967
Birthplace: Los Angeles
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: politician

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Charles Emerson Downs was the first Los Angeles City Council member representing the 10th District after a new city charter went into effect in 1925. He was removed from office after just three months, however, when he was convicted of receiving a bribe from a developer who planned to construct a moving sidewalk in the Second Street Tunnel.

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Member of political party: Republican Party
Sex or gender: male
Given name: Charles
Family name: Downs

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