Another party was held two days later at Vino Godfather Winery on Mare Island in Vallejo.ĭuring his speech, Brown touted Bates as a trailblazer in politics. The first gala brought 100 people to Scott’s Seafood Restaurant in Jack London Square, where the keynote speaker was former California Assembly Speaker and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, a fellow legend in politics. His daughter Gale Bates Anderson, sons Larry and Steven Bates along with granddaughter Rolanda Anderson joined forces in hosting two parties in his honor in Oakland and Vallejo. And while he may be the oldest, attendees of one of two birthday parties held in his honor last month say he can still lead a Soul Train line.īates celebrated his 90th birthday on Sept. He is said to be the nation’s oldest elected public official currently holding office. Bates, who served two terms as the city’s mayor in the 1970s, is still quite busy serving in his ninth term on the Council. That’s hardly the case for Nathanial Bates, who became a pioneer for African Americans in politics when the Civil Rights movement inspired his candidacy and election to Richmond City Council in 1967. Typically, former mayors who turn 90 years old are long retired from politics. Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown (left) and Richmond City Councilmember Nat Bates at Nat Bates' 90th birthday party in Oakland.
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