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Mable Butler was the first African American woman to serve on Orlando’s city council and the first African American member of the Orange County Commission.Butler died at the age of 98, according to her family.She served the city of Orlando from 1984 to 1990 before representing Orange County District 6 from 1990 to 1998.In a statement on her passing, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said, “It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Commissioner Mable Butler who I’ve known since childhood. She was my neighbor, political mentor and supporter. I owe her a debt of gratitude for helping pave the way for me to break barriers as a politician. She leaves a living legacy of commitment to service for many.”On Instagram, Rep. Maxwell Frost said, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the Honorable Mable Butler’s passing. This is a profound loss for our Central Florida community.”May she rest in power. Her love for Central Florida and her fearless advocacy will live on in all of us.”
Mable Butler was the first African American woman to serve on Orlando’s city council and the first African American member of the Orange County Commission.
Butler died at the age of 98, according to her family.
She served the city of Orlando from 1984 to 1990 before representing Orange County District 6 from 1990 to 1998.
In a statement on her passing, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said, “It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Commissioner Mable Butler who I’ve known since childhood. She was my neighbor, political mentor and supporter. I owe her a debt of gratitude for helping pave the way for me to break barriers as a politician. She leaves a living legacy of commitment to service for many.”
On Instagram, Rep. Maxwell Frost said, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the Honorable Mable Butler’s passing. This is a profound loss for our Central Florida community.
“May she rest in power. Her love for Central Florida and her fearless advocacy will live on in all of us.”
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