James C. Hayes
James C. Hayes | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Fairbanks | |
| In office 1992–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne S. Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Steve M. Thompson |
| Member of the Fairbanks City Council | |
| In office 1987–1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1946 Sacramento, California, US |
| Died | June 9, 2022 (aged 76) |
| Education | BA (education) University of Alaska |
James C. Hayes (May 25, 1946 – June 9, 2022) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska (1992-2001), the first African-American mayor in the state of Alaska.
In 2008, he received a federal felony conviction for diverting federal funds intended for a charity.