David Felinton
David Felinton | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Huntington, West Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Dean |
| Succeeded by | Kim Wolfe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Abraham Felinton January 21, 1975 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Bethany Felinton (m. 2003) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Education | Marshall University, BA |
David Felinton (born January 21, 1975) is an American politician who served two terms as the Huntington, West Virginia Mayor.[1] Felinton is also known as the youngest mayor to serve Huntington.[2]
Early Life and Education[edit]
Felinton was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 21, 1975. He later moved to Huntington, West Virginia, to attend Marshall University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1999.[3]
Political Career[edit]
Mayor of Huntington (2001-2008)[edit]
In January 2000, Felinton began his first term as the youngest mayor in Huntington's history at 25 years old, defeating Republican candidate Jean Dean.[4]
During his tenure, Felinton is known for allowing the completion of the pink bridge project and creating "Create Huntington," an initiative focused on livability and attracting a creative class. He also developed improvements for Riverfront Park and was elected president of the West Virginia Municipal League.[5][6]
In November 2008, Felinton lost the mayoral election to Republican candidate Kim Wolfe.[7]
House of Delegates (2009)[edit]
In April 2009, Felinton filed pre-candidacy forms to run in the House of Delegates' 15th district but terminated his campaign a few weeks later.[2]
Personal Life[edit]
Felinton is married to Bethany Felinton and has three children.[8]
Popular Culture[edit]
In 2006, Felinton appeared as a news reporter in the movie We Are Marshall and was invited to its "Green Carpet" premiere.[9] In 2007, he was cast as a jury member in Marshall University's adaptation of the J.R. Clifford and the Carrie Williams Case.[10]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Felinton wants city to be creative hub". The Herald Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2022-10-13. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Felinton files for state House". The Herald Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ↑ "Mayor's Office". City of Huntington. Archived from the original on October 24, 2001. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Progress, Huntington Mayor David Felinton". The Daily Independent (Ashland newspaper). Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ "Fayetteville's Akers named state's Mayor of the Year". Fayette Tribune. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ↑ "Felinton elected president of West Virginia Municipal League". The Herald Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ↑ "Wolfe next mayor of Huntington". The Herald Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ↑ "Former mayor enjoys new life at home". The Herald Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
- ↑ "Green Carpet premiere of "We Are Marshall"". The Herald Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ↑ "Marshall drama, seminar to honor state's first black lawyer". West Virginia Record. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
External Links[edit]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jean Dean |
Mayor of Huntington, West Virginia 2001–2008 |
Succeeded by Kim Wolfe |
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