June Tompkins Benson

1915 – 1981

Mildred June Benson (née Tomkins), commonly known as June Benson (1915–1981), was the first woman to serve as mayor in the American State of Oklahoma when elected mayor of Norman in 1957 by city commissioners.

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"It just takes one person to break barriers that will forever alter ‘business as usual’ and open the door for others to follow. In terms of female leadership in Norman, that one person was Mayor June Benson."

"As mayor, June enjoyed many lighter moments, as well."

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