Woodrow Stanley

Woodrow Stanley
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 34th district
In office
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byBrenda Clack
Succeeded bySheldon 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 byBrenda Clack
89th Mayor of the City of Flint
In office
1991 – March 5, 2002
Preceded byMatthew S. Collier
Succeeded byJames W. Rutherford
Member of the Flint City Council
In office
1983–1991
Constituency2nd ward
Personal details
Born(1950-06-12)June 12, 1950
Schlater, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 2022(2022-02-15) (aged 71)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseReta
Children2
Alma materMott Community College
University of Michigan-Flint

Woodrow Stanley (June 12, 1950 – February 15, 2022) was an American Democratic Party politician. He was mayor of Flint, Michigan from 1991 until his recall in 2002, and was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from District 34 from 2009 to 2014.

Early life

Stanley was born in Schlater, Mississippi, on June 12, 1950.[1] He 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 had done additional course work towards a Masters of Public Administration.[2]

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).[3] 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.[4] In his second term as Commissioner, Stanley was selected to be chairman of the Board of Commissioners.[5] In November 2008, Stanley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives from the 34th District.[4][6]

Personal life and death

Stanley died at Hurley Medical Center in Flint on February 15, 2022, at the age of 71.[7]

Electoral history

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

[8]

State Representative Election Results
Election Year Votes Opponent's
Votes 		Opponent
2008 26,867 4,973 Adam Ford (R) [9]
2010 13,379 2,711 Bruce Rogers (R)[10]

References

  1. ^ Votesmart.org.-Woodrow Stanley
  2. ^ "DISTRICT 2". Genesee County Website. Flint, Michigan: Genesee County. Retrieved January 5, 2009.
  3. ^ Raymer, Marjory (August 9, 2007). "Two white candidates make history". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
  4. ^ a b Fonger, Ron (December 16, 2008). "Woodrow Stanley, headed for state House, thanks county commission for giving his political career new life". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers.
  5. ^ Fonger, Ron (January 3, 2008). "Woodrow Stanley heads county board". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved January 5, 2009.
  6. ^ Genesee County Election Commission (November 17, 2008). "SUMMARY REPORT GENERAL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS" (PDF). Genesee County. p. 2. Retrieved January 5, 2009.
  7. ^ Fonger, Ron (February 16, 2022). "Former Flint Mayor Woodrow Stanley remembered as a 'true public servant'". MLive.com. Booth Newspapers. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  8. ^ Raymer, Marjory (August 9, 2007). "Two white candidates make history". The Flint Journal. Booth Newspapers. Retrieved March 30, 2009.
  9. ^ "November 2008 general election results for contested races in Flint Journal coverage area". The Flint Journal. November 5, 2008. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  10. ^ Raymer, Marjory (November 3, 2010). "Genesee County election results at a glance". The Flint Journal. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Flint
1991–2002 		Succeeded by
Darnell Earley, temporary (City Administrator)