Carrie Saxon Perry
Carrie Saxon Perry | |
|---|---|
Perry in 1987 | |
| 63rd Mayor of Hartford | |
| In office December 1, 1987 – December 7, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Thirman L. Milner |
| Succeeded by | Michael P. Peters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 30, 1931 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | November 22, 2018 (aged 87) Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
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Carrie Saxon Perry (August 30, 1931 – November 22, 2018) was an American politician from Connecticut. She was notable as the first African American woman to be elected mayor of a major New England city – Hartford, Connecticut – in 1987. She served three terms before being defeated in 1993. She served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1980 until 1987. Perry was known for her distinctive broad-rimmed hats.