Richard J. Daley

Richard J. Daley (1902-1976) served as the mayor of Chicago from 1955 until his death in 1976. He was also the local political boss, playing an important role in the Democratic Party at both the local and national level.

Richard J. Daley in "Two Thieves"
Like everyone else who lived and died on Earth, Richard J. Daley was resurrected on Riverworld in a healthy 25-year old body. He formed the city-state of Shytown along the River, ruling under his old title of "mayor". He soon developed a reputation as a sharp and crafty politician among the communities that neighbored Shytown.