Woodrow Stanley (June 12, 1950 – February 15, 2022) was an American

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politician. He was mayor of

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from 1991 until his recall in 2002, and was a member of the

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from

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from 2009 to 2014.

Early life

Stanley was born in

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, on June 12, 1950. He attended and graduated from

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. He then attended

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earning a bachelor's degree in political science. At

, he had done additional course work towards a Masters of Public Administration.

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

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(1995) and City Councilor Scott Kincaid (1999). 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. In his second term as Commissioner, Stanley was selected to be chairman of the Board of Commissioners. In November 2008, Stanley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives from the 34th District.

Personal life and death

Stanley died at

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in Flint on February 15, 2022, at the age of 71.

Electoral history

;Mayoral Elections Results ;State Representative Election Results

References

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