John H. Land
American politician (1920-2014)
John H. Land (November 5, 1920 – November 21, 2014) was an American politician. He was the longest serving mayor in the history of Florida and one of the longest serving mayors in the United States. After having serving as mayor since 1970, Land lost his mayoral seat to Joe Kilsheimer on April 8, 2014. Land was born in Plant City, Florida.
John Land | |
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Mayor of Apopka, Florida | |
In office January 1, 1971 – April 22, 2014 | |
Succeeded by | Joe Kilsheimer |
In office January 1, 1950 – January 1, 1968 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Plant City, Florida, U.S. | November 5, 1920
Died | November 21, 2014 Orlando, Florida, U.S. | (aged 94)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Betty |
Profession | politician |
Land died in a hospital in Orlando, Florida from a massive stroke, aged 94.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Longtime Apopka mayor John Land, 94, dies". WFTV.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.