Mason, Hilda Howland Minnis, 1916-2007

Ms. Mason, a native of Campbell County, Virginia, began her career as a teacher in the D.C. Public Schools, finally becoming assistant principal at Adams-Morgan Community School. She was active in community organizations, including the Washington Urban league and D.C. Citizens for Better Public Education representing Ward 4 (1972-1977). At the death of Julius Hobson, she was appointed to the D.C. City Council and was reelected for 5 terms (1972-current). On the Council, she served as Chairperson of the Committee on Education and Libraries and the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority. Ms. Mason was a founding member of the Statehood Party and has run on the Party's ticket throughout her career.