William B. Stansbury
William Brown Stansbury | |
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| 53rd Mayor of Louisville | |
| In office December 1, 1977 – January 1, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey I. Sloane |
| Succeeded by | Harvey I. Sloane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1923 Corydon, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1985 (aged 62) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army Air Corps |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 457th Bomb Group |
| Conflicts | World War II |
William Brown Stansbury (March 18, 1923 – April 4, 1985) was an American lawyer and politician who held the office of the Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky from 1977 to 1982. Stansbury's tenure as mayor was embroiled in controversy and scandal, culminating in an attempted impeachment. Though it failed, in its aftermath, Stansbury kept a low profile before leaving office in 1982. He died in 1985 after being hit by a car.