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Chuck Canfield

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Charles Joseph Canfield (March 24, 1932 – January 24, 2017) was an American businessman. He served as the 43rd Mayor of Rochester, Minnesota from January 6, 1996 through January 6, 2003. Before being elected mayor in 1995, he was 2nd Ward Councilman for the city from 1986 until 1996. He owned a Shakey's Pizza restaurant in northwest Rochester along US Route 52 until its closure in the 2000s.[1] He lost the 2002 mayoral election to Ardell Brede.

Canfield was born and raised in Rochester. He served as an Independent. He was a Christian. Canfield died in Rochester on January 24, 2017 from natural causes, aged 84.[2]

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  1. ["Canfield admits his 'secret': He's mayoral candidate" Post Bulletin June 6, 1995]
  2. "Charles Joseph Canfield". Macken Funeral Home. 24 January 2017.