CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Koka Booth, the former mayor of Cary, has passed away according to town officials.
Mayor Harold Weinbrecht Jr. released a statement on Booth's passing saying in part:
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"On behalf of the entire Cary Town Council and staff along with the 184,000 citizens who call Cary home, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Mayor Booth's family and thank them for sharing so much of him with us," he said.
Booth was mayor from 1987-1999 and later had the amphitheatre named after him as the area grew.
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Flags will be flown at half staff around Cary for 12 days to honor the 12 years he was mayor.