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	James W. Rutherford
Member of the Flint City Council
In office 1983–1991
Constituency	2nd ward
Personal details
Born	(1950-06-12)June 12, 1950 Schlater, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	February 15, 2022(2022-02-15) (aged 71) Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Reta
Children	2
Alma mater	Mott 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. 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.

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). 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 Hurley Medical Center in Flint on February 15, 2022, at the age of 71.

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

State Representative Election Results

Election Year	Votes	Opponent's Votes	Opponent
2008	26,867	4,973	Adam Ford (R)
2010	13,379	2,711	Bruce Rogers (R)