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 Genessee 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(s)	Reta
Relations	Grandchildren: Carmia, John III, Sasha
Children	Heather, Jasmine
Alma mater	Mott Community College University of Michigan-Flint
Religion	Methodist Episcopal

Woodrow Stanley, a Democratic Party politician, is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 34th District. He 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 incubment 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

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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

1. "DISTRICT 2". Genesee County Website. Flint, Michigan: Genesee County. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
2. Raymer, Marjory (2007-08-09). "Two white candidates make history". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
3. 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.
4. Fonger, Ron (2008-01-03). "Woodrow Stanley heads county board". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
5. Genesee County Election Commission (2008-11-17). "SUMMARY REPORT GENERAL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS" (PDF). Genesee County. p. 2. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
6. Raymer, Marjory (2007-08-09). "Two white candidates make history". The Flint Journal. Booth Newspapers. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
7. "November 2008 general election results for contested races in Flint Journal coverage area". The Flint Journal. November 5, 2008. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
8. Raymer, Marjory (November 3, 2010). "Genesee County election results at a glance". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2011.