James W. Rutherford | |
|---|---|
| 86th and 90th Mayor of Flint | |
| In office 1975–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Calvin Visser, City Commission Mayor |
| Succeeded by | James A. Sharp, Jr.[1] |
| In office August 6, 2002 – 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Darnell Earley (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Don Williamson |
| Flint Downtown Development Authority Director | |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Larry Ford, interim |
| Deputy City Manager, City of Flint | |
| In office 1963–1965 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1925 Flint, Michigan[2] |
| Died | January 14, 2010 (aged 84) Flint, Michigan[3] |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Petyak Betty Merrill (divorced) |
| Relations | Harry and Isabelle, parents;[2] Genevieve Young, fiancée |
| Children | Michael, Jimmy, Marcia and Michele[4] |
| Alma mater | Flint Central High School[2] Flint Junior College Michigan State University[2] |
| Profession | Law enforcement |
James W. Rutherford (April 23, 1925 – January 14, 2010) was a mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan serving as the first "strong" mayor elected under Flint's 1974 charter.[5] Rutherford served for two terms.[6] Rutherford was elected as a caretaker mayor after the recall of Mayor Stanley was recalled and an Emergency Financial Manager, Ed Kurtz, was appointed by the state.
- ^ Mayors of Flint, 1855-2005
- ^ a b c d Longley, Kristin (January 14, 2010). "Timeline of the late former Flint Mayor James Rutherford's life in Flint". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
wjrtwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Longley, Kristin (January 14, 2010). "Former Flint Mayor James Rutherford remembered as community cheerleader". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
- ^ City of Flint, Michigan Charter 1974. ARTICLE IX. TRANSITION. Sec. 9–102 FIRST ELECTION FOR MAYOR.
- ^ Raymer, Marjory (2007-08-09). "Two white candidates make history". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
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