William Thomas Somers (June 19, 1916 – March 14, 1994) was the 26th mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey, from 1969 to 1972.[1]

Biography

He was born on June 19, 1916, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was a Republican.[2] As Mayor, Somers was convicted of extortion under color of official right.[3]

He died at Shore Medical Center on March 14, 1994.

References

  1. ↑ "William T. Somers, 77". The Philadelphia Inquirer. March 16, 1994. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  2. ↑ Stern, Herbert J. (September 2012). Diary of a DA: The True Story of the Prosecutor Who Took on the Mob, Fought Corruption, and Won. ISBN 9781620876749.
  3. ↑ United States v. Somers, 496 F.2d 723 (3d Cir. 1974).


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