William M. Brewer | |
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Mayor of Omaha | |
In office 1873–1874 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Millard |
Succeeded by | James S. Gibson |
Personal details | |
Died | September 12, 1921 |
William M. Brewer (died September 12, 1921) served as mayor of Omaha, Nebraska from 1873 to 1874. Before his election, Brewer ran a liquor manufacturing business. As mayor, Brewer focused on using the police to cut down the crime rate. Brewer resigned two months before the close of his term.[1] He is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Omaha.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Rosenberg, Gary H. "William M. Brewer". Omaha Mayors. Douglas County Historical Society. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ^ Kestenbaum, Larry (2 October 2012). "Brentano to Brewington". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 26 October 2012.