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L. Brooks Patterson

American lawyer and politician (1939–2019)

L. Brooks Patterson

In office
January 1, 1993 – August 3, 2019
Preceded byDaniel T. Murphy
Succeeded byDavid Coulter
Born

Lewis Brooks Patterson


(1939-01-04)January 4, 1939
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedAugust 3, 2019(2019-08-03) (aged 80)
Independence Township, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican[1]
SpouseKathy (div.)[1]
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Detroit (BA), University of Detroit School of Law (JD)
Professionlawyer, politician

Lewis Brooks Patterson (January 4, 1939 – August 3, 2019) was an American lawyer and politician who served as County Executive of Oakland County, Michigan, from 1992 until his death in 2019.

While often controversial, he was known for the success of Oakland County and its AAA bond rating.

Education

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Patterson graduated from the University of Detroit Controversial L. Brooks Patterson, a Character with a Big ... RADO