Roy Martin (politician)
Mayor Roy B. Martin Jr | |
|---|---|
| 161st Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia | |
| In office 1962–1974 | |
| Preceded by | W. Fred Duckworth |
| Succeeded by | Irvine B. Hill |
| 31st President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 1973–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Louie Welch |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Alioto |
| Norfolk City Councilor | |
| In office 1953–1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1921 Norfolk, Virginia |
| Died | May 20, 2002 (aged 81) Norfolk, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Louise Eggleston Martin |
| Children | Son, Daughter |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia College of William & Mary |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
Roy Martin was an American politician who served as mayor of Norfolk, Virginia from 1962 to 1974. A Democrat, he was renown for his support of racial integration and served as the 31st President of the United States Conference of Mayors from 1973 to 1974.