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In Memoriam: George Banks, The Mayor of Berkley - The New Journal and Guide

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By Leonard E. Colvin and Glen Mason

Special To The Guide

George H. Banks was affectionately called “the Mayor of Berkley”, a title that U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott called “rightly” bestowed.

Rep. Scott called Mr. Banks’ recent passing on Dec. 26 at age 88,  “a tremendous loss for Norfolk and the greater Hampton Roads community”.

“George devoted his life to service to his community and successfully fought to eliminate the inequity and inequality of our nation’s housing policies,” said Rep.

Continue reading In Memoriam: George Banks, The Mayor of Berkley at The New Journal and Guide.

Source: The New Journal and Guide

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