Public Figure Profiles

Janet Gray Hayes

Janet Gray Hayes (July 12, 1926 – April 21, 2014) was the 60th mayor of San Jose, California, elected to two consecutive, four-year terms from 1975 to 1983. She was both the first woman to be elected mayor San Jose, and the first woman elected mayor of a major U.S. city with a population of more than 500,000 people.Born in Rushville, Indiana, Hayes went to University of Chicago and then received her bachelor's degree from Indiana University. In 1956, Hayes and her husband moved to San Jose, California where her husband practiced medicine.

Hayes was elected to the San Jose City Council in 1971 In 1973, she was voted by the city council to serve as the city's vice mayor, becoming the first woman to hold that position. In 1974, she was elected mayor of the city. She was reelected in 1978. She was a Democrat.

She died of a stroke on April 26, 2014 in Saratoga, California.

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Some of their strengths

Janet Gray Hayes has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Responsible, Intuitive, Creative, Compassionate, Loyal, and Bold.

Intuitive and Imaginative

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Janet Gray Hayes is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".

Adventurous and Free

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Janet Gray Hayes well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.

Imaginative and Sentimental

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Janet Gray Hayes as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.

A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.

Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Janet Gray Hayes is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.

They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.

Traditional and Patient

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Janet Gray Hayes tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.

Some of Janet Gray Hayes's challenges

While Janet Gray Hayes has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Janet Gray Hayes can be Emotional, Stubborn, Materialistic, Standoffish, Arrogant, Status-seeking, and Irritable.

Emotional and Standoffish

One of Janet Gray Hayes's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.

Janet Gray Hayes must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.

Irritable and Moody

Janet Gray Hayes is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.

Sensitive and Money-oriented

Finally, Janet Gray Hayes also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.

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