Evan Mecham - Wikipedia
Evan Mecham (/ ˈ m iː k ə m / MEE-kəm; [1] May 12, 1924 – February 21, 2008) [2] was an American businessman and the 17th governor of Arizona, serving from January 5, 1987, until his impeachment conviction on April 4, 1988.
1988: Gov. Evan Mecham impeached - Arizona Daily Star
Feb 8, 2016 · PHOENIX — The Senate voted decisively yesterday to oust Evan Mecham from office, finding him guilty of two charges of wrongdoing and making him the first U.S. governor to be convicted in an...
Impeachment of Governor Evan Mecham - Arizona Memory Project
These were related to his alleged failure to report a $350,000 loan from local real-estate developer Barry Wolfson to Mecham's election campaign as required by campaign financing laws. A later criminal trial acquitted Mecham of related charges.
Ex-Gov. Evan Mecham dies - Arizona Daily Star
6 days ago · PHOENIX — Evan Mecham, the only Arizona governor to be impeached, tried and ejected from office, died late Thursday at the Arizona State Veteran Home after a lengthy illness.
Evan Mecham, Ousted Governor, Dies at 83 - The New York Times
Feb 23, 2008 · PHOENIX (AP) Evan Mecham, a firebrand conservative who served 15 months as governor of Arizona before an impeachment trial removed him from office in 1988, died Thursday. He was 83. His death...
Evan Mecham - National Governors Association
Mecham was also the owner of several short-lived newspapers. He first sought political office in 1952 with an unsuccessful campaign for a seat in the Arizona House of Representatives representing Ajo. But after moving to Glendale, he was elected to the state Senate in 1960.
Arizona “High Noon”: The Recall and Impeachment of Evan Mecham
Evan Mecham was the first governor in United States history to be confronted with a recall, impeachment and criminal indictment simultaneously. Although removed from office, the impact of Mecham's fifteen-month administration will permeate the social and political fabric of Arizona, as well as cloud its national image, for many years to come.
Evan Mecham - Arizona Memory Project
Feb 21, 2008 · He was the 17th governor of Arizona and was impeached just over a year after his inauguration for improper use of government funds and obstruction of justice. He died in 2008 after a battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and is buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. More Information Wikipedia
Mecham Impeachment Hearings - Arizona Memory Project
On January 20, 1988, the Arizona House of Representatives opened hearings on Governor Evan Mecham's alleged illegal activities, and on February 8th voted to impeach him.
Evan Mecham - Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records
Feb 21, 2008 · Evan Mecham successfully operated a Pontiac agency in Ajo, Arizona before moving the franchise to Glendale in 1954. He distinguished himself as a successful businessman and automobile dealer before being elected to the Arizona Senate in …