Background
Coleman-Senghor was born in 1940, in Amite City, Louisiana.
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Robert Coleman-Senghor
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He graduated from Berkeley High School. After leaving the Marines, he attended University of California, Berkeley and later earned a Masters degree from the University of San Francisco.
Career
He died suddenly of a torn aorta. His family moved to California soon after. He joined the United States Marine Corps.
He met Gabi Schmitz while teaching at Sonoma State University.
He taught English as a Professor of California Cultural Studies at Sonoma State University. In 2008, there were three open seats on the City Council.
Coleman-Senghor ran and got elected, getting 1,296 votes. He was elected vice-mayor in 2009 and mayor in 2010.
While teaching, Coleman-Senghor experienced sudden chest pains.
He died two days later, on April 9, 2011. On November 7, 2013, his widow unveiled a permanent memorial to Coleman-Senghor. The memorial is located in Cotati"s Veterans Park near the intersection of Old Redwood Highway and East Cotati Avenue.
Politics
His interest in politics led him to serve on the Cotati"s Design Review Committee and Planning Commission.
Membership
Living in the Cotati area, he coached soccer and served as member of the local Parent-Teacher Association.
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