Atty. Larry Meredith, a beloved community leader, advocate, and the first Black Erie City Councilman and first Black Erie City Council President.

Atty. Meredith served as the Deputy Director of the John F. Kennedy Center, the Personnel Director for the County of Erie, the Solicitor for the City of Erie, the Director of Intercultural Relations for Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, which is now PennWest Edinboro, and the Chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center Board of Directors.

Larry served the City of Erie with distinction for over 50 years as a lawyer, city councilman, and advocate for social justice.