Question: who was the mayor of detroit in 1967
Answer: Jerome Cavanagh 64th Mayor of Detroit , Michigan In office January 2 , 1962 -- January 5 , 1970 Preceded by Louis Miriani Succeeded by Roman Gribbs Personal details Jerome Patrick Cavanagh ( 1928 - 06 - 16 ) June 16 , 1928 Detroit , Michigan November 27 , 1979 ( 1979 - 11 - 27 ) ( aged 51 ) Lexington , Kentucky Resting place Mount Elliot Cemetery Detroit , Michigan Political party Democratic Spouse ( s ) Mary Helen Martin Children 8