William M. Brewer

William M. Brewer (died September 12, 1921) served as mayor of Omaha, Nebraska from 1873 to 1874. Before his election, Brewer ran a liquor manufacturing business. As mayor, Brewer focused on using the police to cut down the crime rate. Brewer resigned two months before the close of his term.[1] He is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Omaha.[2]

References
  1. Rosenberg, Gary H. "William M. Brewer". Omaha Mayors. Douglas County Historical Society. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  2. Kestenbaum, Larry (2 October 2012). "Brentano to Brewington". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
Preceded by
Joseph Millard		 Mayor of Omaha
1873-1874 (resigned)		 Succeeded by
James S. Gibson (acting)


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