Robert Isaac | |
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| 37th Mayor ofColorado Springs | |
| In office 1979–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Ochs |
| Succeeded by | Leon Young |
| 48thPresident of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 1990–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Whitmire |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Flynn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Michael Isaac January 27, 1928 |
| Died | May 2, 2008 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) University of Southern California (JD) |
Robert Michael Isaac (January 27, 1928 – May 2, 2008) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 37th mayor ofColorado Springs,Colorado. Elected in April 1979, he was the first popularly-elected mayor in the history of Colorado Springs, serving five four-year terms through 1997.
Isaac was born and raised inColorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated fromColorado Springs High School in 1945. He earned aBachelor of Science in electrical engineering from theUnited States Military Academy in 1951 and aJuris Doctor from theUniversity of Southern California'sGould School of Law in 1962.[1][2]
After graduating from theUnited States Military Academy, Isaac worked as a math teacher inGermany.
Isaac was a partner in the law firm of Isaac, Johnson & Alpern. He served as assistantdistrict attorney for theFourth Judicial District of Colorado in 1965 and 1966, and as a judge for the Colorado Springs Municipal Court from 1966 to 1969. He was a city councilman for Colorado Springs from April 1975 to April 1979.
On September 29, 1983,PresidentRonald Reagan nominated Isaac to be a member of the board of trustees of theHarry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation for a term expiring December 10, 1987, succeeding Washington state legislatorDick King.[3]
During his tenure,KVUU aired a daily drive-time segment called "Stump Mayor Bob", in which the DJs would call the mayor's office and ask him trivia questions.
In 1997, the Colorado SpringsMunicipal Court at 224 East Kiowa Street was renamed theRobert M. Isaac Municipal Court Building. The terminal at theColorado Springs Municipal Airport is also named in his honor.
OfSyrianChristian descent, he was twice-married and had five children. Isaac died on May 2, 2008, from complications frompneumonia.[4][5]
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| Preceded by | Mayor of Colorado Springs 1979–1997 | Succeeded by |