John Douglas Driggs (June 16, 1927 – December 11, 2014) was an American politician. He served as mayor of Phoenix, Arizona from 1970 to 1974.

John D. Driggs
50th Mayor of Phoenix
In office
January 2, 1970 – January 2, 1974
Preceded byMilton H. Graham
Succeeded byTimothy A. Barrow
Personal details
Born(1927-06-16)June 16, 1927
Douglas, Arizona, U.S.
DiedDecember 11, 2014(2014-12-11) (aged 87)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Children5, including Adam
EducationStanford University (MBA)
OccupationChairman, Western Savings and Loan

Biography

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He was an alumnus of Stanford University, where he earned an MBA degree. He then worked for Western Savings.[1][2] Driggs was married to Gail and had five sons, 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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