David Felinton
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David Felinton | |
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| 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 that served two terms as the Huntington, West Virginia Mayor.[1] Felinton is also well-known as the youngest mayor to serve Huntington, West Virginia.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Felinton was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 21st, 1975. He then later moved to Huntington, West Virginia to attend Marshall University. He then later received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Marshall University in 1999.[3]
Political Career[edit]
Mayor of Huntington (2001-2008)[edit]
In January 2000, Felinton begins his first term as the youngest mayor (25 years old) in Huntington, West Virginia's history with a shocking victory over the republican candidate Jean Dean.[4]
In October 2005, Jason Samson began painting the 12th Street Bridge pink. He was originally ordered to stop by the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District; they later agreed to let Sansom finish the pink bridge project. The following month, the city council denounced the project; but shortly afterward, Felinton invoked a controversial act and ignored the resolution to allow Samson to finish painting the Pink Bridge.[5]
In early 2006, Felinton created "Create Huntington" to focus on livability and attracting and retaining a creative class in Huntington. This project later leads to funding a large portion of Pullman Square, McClelland Park, and Jewel City Rollergirls.[6]
In January 2008, Felinton develops a roadmap and gathered funding for the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District to improve the Riverfront Park.[7] A few months after, Felinton refuses two $10,000 pay raise in hopes to use that funding for future city development.[8] Later that year in August 2008, Felinton was elected president to replace (Whitehall Mayor) Jesse Corley in the West Virginia Municipal League for the 2008-2009 term.[9][10]
In November 2008, Felinton ends his time in office (at age 33) with a loss in the 2008 mayoral election to Republican candidate Kim Wolfe.[11]
House of Delegates (2009)[edit]
In April 2009, Felinton filed pre-candidacy forms to run in the House of Delegates' 15th district, but a few weeks later, he terminated his campaign.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Felinton is married to Bethany Felinton and has three kids; two sons, and one daughter.[12]
Popular culture[edit]
In 2006, Felinton was cast as a news reporter in the movie We Are Marshall. He was also invited to the "Green Carpet" premiere of We Are Marshall hosted at the Keith-Albee Theatre.[13] The following year in 2007, Felinton was celebrity-casted as a jury member in the Marshall University's adaptation of the J.R. Clifford and the Carrie Williams Case.[14]
See also[edit]
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.
- ↑ "West Virginia Town Unhappy with Pink Bridge". National Public Radio. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ↑ "Create Huntington Final Report" (PDF). City of Huntington. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ↑ "Riverfront park plans advance". The Herald Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ↑ "A Public Official REFUSING A Raise?". Fox News. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ↑ "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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