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Hilry Huckaby

1944–2001

United States

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Hilry "Huck" Huckaby III was a former district judge in Caddo Parish, Louisiana and a four-term councilman in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana noted for his work reforming the government of Shreveport. He is known for changing the city of Shreveport government from a commission form of government to a City Council form of government which provided greater representation for the people of Shreveport, especially the African American community.

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