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==External links==
==External links==
[http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/news/012604e.asp Visionary Hayes Honored by Port], from the Oakland Tribune
*[http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/news/012604e.asp Visionary Hayes Honored by Port], from the Oakland Tribune
[http://www.mindspring.com/~poefamily5/PoeJohnThomasSlaves.htm Geneaological information] including an obituary of Hayes' mother, mentioning Hayes.
*[http://www.mindspring.com/~poefamily5/PoeJohnThomasSlaves.htm Geneaological information] including an obituary of Hayes' mother, mentioning Hayes.

Revision as of 06:16, 23 October 2006

Chappell Hayes (1949 - 1994) was a political activist in West Oakland.

Hayes campaigned against polluting industries in West Oakland. Hayes fought against reconstruction of the Cypress Street Viaduct through the center of West Oakland, forced the port to spend millions on environmental initiatives and helped get like-minded residents elected to organizations throughout the Bay Area.

Hayes was married to Nancy Nadel, who is now an Oakland City Council member, and ran for mayor in 2006.

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