Woodrow Stanley
Woodrow Stanley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Brenda Clack |
| Succeeded by | Sheldon Neeley |
| Chairman of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office 2008–2009 | |
| Member of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners from the 2nd district | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Brenda Clack |
| 89th Mayor of the City of Flint | |
| In office 1991 – March 5, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew S. Collier |
| Succeeded by | Darnell Earley, temporary (City Administrator) James W. Rutherford(August 6, 2002) Both with Edward J. Kurtz, Emergency Financial Manager |
| Constituency | City of Flint |
| City Councilor | |
| In office 1983–1991 | |
| Constituency | City of Flint 2nd Ward |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Reta |
| Relations | Grandchildren: Carmia, John III, Sasha |
| Children | Heather, Jasmine |
| Alma mater | Mott Community College University of Michigan-Flint |
Woodrow Stanley, a Democratic Party politician, is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives from District 34. Stanley was a former mayor of Flint, until he was recalled from office in 2002.
Early life
Stanley attended and graduated from Mott Community College. He then attended University of Michigan-Flint earning a bachelor's degree in political science. At University of Michigan-Flint, he has done additional course work towards a Masters of Public Administration.[1]
Political career
In 1983, Stanley was appointed to the Flint City Council representing the 2nd ward being reelected until his election to the office of Mayor of the City of Flint defeating the incumbent Matthew S. Collier. Stanley was elected to three terms as Mayor defeating (in order) future mayor Don Williamson (1995) and City Councilor Scott Kincaid (1999).[2] He was recalled in 2002 due to the city's shaky financial condition and a state appointed Financial Manager was appointed after he left office. In 2004, Stanley was elected to the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, 2nd District.[3] In his second term as Commissioner, Stanley was selected to be chairman of the Board of Commissioners.[4] In November 2008, Stanley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives from the 34th District.[3][5]
- Mayoral Elections Results
| 1991 | 25,946 | Matt Collier | 17,686 |
| 1995 | 21,687 | Don Williamson | 9,168 |
| 1999 | 17,224 | Scott Kincaid | 16,393 |
| 2002 | 12,336 | Recall | 15,863 |
- State Representative Election Results
| Election Year | Votes | Opponent's Votes |
Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26,867 | 4,973 | Adam Ford (R) [7] |
| 2010 | 13,379 | 2,711 | Bruce Rogers (R)[8] |
References
- ^ "DISTRICT 2". Genesee County Website. Flint, Michigan: Genesee County. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ Raymer, Marjory (2007-08-09). "Two white candidates make history". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b Fonger, Ron (2008-12-16). "Woodrow Stanley, headed for state House, thanks county commission for giving his political career new life". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Fonger, Ron (2008-01-03). "Woodrow Stanley heads county board". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ Genesee County Election Commission (2008-11-17). "SUMMARY REPORT GENERAL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS" (PDF). Genesee County. p. 2. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ Raymer, Marjory (2007-08-09). "Two white candidates make history". The Flint Journal. Booth Newspapers. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
- ^ "November 2008 general election results for contested races in Flint Journal coverage area". The Flint Journal. November 5, 2008. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
- ^ Raymer, Marjory (November 3, 2010). "Genesee County election results at a glance". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2011.