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Oliver Thomas

1957–

United States

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Oliver Marion Thomas Jr. is an American politician, actor, writer, and poet who served on the New Orleans City Council from 2022 to 2026 and previously from 1994 to 2007, when he resigned his council seat after pleading guilty to bribery charges. On December 11, 2021, Thomas again won election to the city council.

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