George Latimer was born on June 23, 1935. As a DFL politician, he served as mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, from 1976 until 1990, the longest serving in that role. His tenure included redevelopment of St. Paul's downtown core. In 1986, Latimer unsuccessfully sought the DFL nomination for governor.
Latimer was also a lawyer by profession, dean at Hamline University Law School, and performed various business functions, including CEO of the National Equity Fund.
Latimer died on August 18, 2024 in St. Paul.
July 15, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, a panel discussion of a recent Citizens League report on community participation in decision-making in the twin cities.
April 27, 1978 - MPR’s Pat Kessler presents various local viewpoints and theories on why voters chose to repeal St. Paul’s 1974 gay rights ordinance.
April 20, 1978 - Report on three different St. Paul rallies, pro and con, regarding the vote to repeal the gay rights ordinance. MPR's Pat Kessler, Kate Williams, and Dan Olson were at the events and provide excerpts from the activity, including speeches and interviews of attendees.
September 3, 1977 - This regional public affairs program features taped speech of St. Paul Mayor George Latimer's State of the City address, titled “An Agenda for the Future of St. Paul”, followed by a live broadcast with the mayor answering listener questions.
March 12, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s George Fisher presents work of some young radio producers and performers, with highlights from KSJN's Young People's Radio Festival entrants.