James W. Rutherford
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. Rutherford served for two terms. 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.
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. |
| 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 |
| Died | January 14, 2010 (aged 84) Flint, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Petyak Betty Merrill (divorced) |
| Relations | Harry and Isabelle, parents; Genevieve Young, fiancée |
| Children | Michael, Jimmy, Marcia and Michele |
| Alma mater | Flint Central High School Flint Junior College Michigan State University |
| Profession | Law enforcement |
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