Arthur R. Outlaw
Arthur R. Outlaw | |
|---|---|
| 105th Mayor of Mobile | |
| In office 1985–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Lambert C. Mims |
| Succeeded by | Mike Dow |
| 92nd Mayor of Mobile | |
| In office 1967–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph N. Langan |
| Succeeded by | Lambert C. Mims |
| Public Safety Commissioner of Mobile | |
| In office 1965–1969 | |
| Preceded by | George E. McNally |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. Doyle |
| Finance Commissioner of Mobile | |
| In office 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Gary A. Greenough |
| Succeeded by | office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1926 Mobile County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 2000 (aged 74) Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party in his early career; then switched to the Republican Party |
| Spouse | Dorothy Smith |
| Children | Robbie, Karen and Gay Outlaw |
| Alma mater | Spring Hill College |
Arthur Robert Outlaw (September 8, 1926 – November 5, 2000) was a Mobile- area businessman, community leader, and politician, who served as Public Safety Commissioner (1965-1969) on the City Commission, and co-terminous as President of the Commission and Mayor of Mobile in 1967-1968. At that time, the mayor's title was co-extensive with the presidency of the City Commission, and was rotated for one-year terms among the three city commissioners. In 1984 he was elected as Finance Commissioner.
In 1985 city voters approved a referendum to adopt a mayor-council form of government. In new elections Outlaw was elected directly as mayor, the first person to do so since 1911, when the city had adopted the commission system. He promoted investment in downtown Mobile to stimulate redevelopment. After leaving office, he continued to be active in political, civic and church affairs, serving as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party in 1989-1991 and in several civic positions.