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{{Short description|American politician (1944–2022)}}
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| term_end = March 31, 2014
| predecessor = [[Steven L. Abrams]]
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'''Susan Whelchel''' (born ?) is an [[United States|American]] [[politician]] and former [[teacher]]. She is currently serving her second term as the Mayor of the city of [[Boca Raton, Florida]].<ref name=brtimes>{{cite news|first=Dale M.|last=King|title=Susan Whelchel retains Boca mayoral seat in landslide city election victory |url=http://www.bocaratontribune.com/2011/03/09/municipal-news/susan-whelchel-retains-boca-mayoral-seat-in-landslide-city-election-victory/10947 |work=[[Boca Raton Tribune]] |publisher= |date=2011-03-19 |accessdate=2013-07-14}}</ref><ref name=sunsentinel>{{cite news|first=Maria|last=Herrera|title=Whelchel easily defeats political newcomer to retain Boca mayor's post |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-03-08/news/fl-election-boca-raton-mayor-20110308_1_linda-spurling-gruneisen-tax-base-susan-whelchel |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |publisher= |date=2011-03-08 |accessdate=2013-07-14}}</ref>
'''Susan Whelchel''' (August 13, 1944 – August 5, 2022)<ref name=coastalstar/> was an American politician and teacher. She served two terms as the Mayor of the city of [[Boca Raton, Florida]], from 2008 until 2014.<ref name=brtimes>{{Cite news|first=Dale M.|last=King|title=Susan Whelchel retains Boca mayoral seat in landslide city election victory |url=http://www.bocaratontribune.com/2011/03/09/municipal-news/susan-whelchel-retains-boca-mayoral-seat-in-landslide-city-election-victory/10947 |work=Boca Raton Tribune|date=March 19, 2011 |access-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name=sunsentinel>{{Cite news|first=Maria|last=Herrera|title=Whelchel easily defeats political newcomer to retain Boca mayor's post |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-03-08/news/fl-election-boca-raton-mayor-20110308_1_linda-spurling-gruneisen-tax-base-susan-whelchel |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313031749/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-03-08/news/fl-election-boca-raton-mayor-20110308_1_linda-spurling-gruneisen-tax-base-susan-whelchel |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 13, 2011 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |date=March 8, 2011 |access-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref>


Whelchel received a [[Bachelor of Science]] from [[Jacksonville University]].<ref name=coastalstar/> She is a former teacher.<ref name=brtimes/> Before becoming mayor, Whelchel served on the Boca Raton [[city council]], a member of the Community Redevelopment Agency, a and member of the local school board.<ref name=brtimes/>
Whelchel received a [[Bachelor of Science]] from [[Jacksonville University]].<ref name=coastalstar/> She was a former teacher.<ref name=brtimes/> Before becoming mayor, Whelchel served on the Boca Raton [[city council]], a member of the Community Redevelopment Agency, and a member of the local school board.<ref name=brtimes/>


Whelchel was elected Mayor of Boca Raton in 2008 unopposed, succeeding outgoing Mayor [[Steven L. Abrams]].<ref name=brtimes/> She took office in April 2008.<ref name=brhs>{{cite news|first=|last=|title=Mayors of Boca Raton |url=http://www.bocahistory.org/exhibits/exhibits_past.asp |work=[[Boca Raton Historical Society]] |publisher= |date= |accessdate=2013-07-14}}</ref>
Whelchel was elected Mayor of Boca Raton in 2008 unopposed, succeeding outgoing Mayor [[Steven L. Abrams]], who was term limited.<ref name=brtimes/><ref name=sunsentinel2/> She took office in April 2008.<ref name=brhs>{{Cite news|title=Mayors of Boca Raton|url=http://www.bocahistory.org/exhibits/exhibits_past.asp|work=Boca Raton Historical Society|access-date=July 14, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427041653/http://www.bocahistory.org/exhibits/exhibits_past.asp|archive-date=April 27, 2012}}</ref> The 2008 mayoral election marked the first time that a candidate had run unopposed for mayor since 1978, when Boca Raton voters began electing their mayor directly.<ref name=sunsentinel2>{{Cite news|first=Luis F.|last=Perez|title=Boca may have next mayor by today |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2008-02-12/news/0802120005_1_open-mayor-s-seat-election-baronoff |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103062840/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2008-02-12/news/0802120005_1_open-mayor-s-seat-election-baronoff |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 3, 2013 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |date=February 12, 2008 |access-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref>


Initially, it appeared that Whelchel would again run for re-election unopposed in 2011, but a second candidate, Linda Spurling Gruneisen, filed to run just before the deadline.<ref name=brtimes/> Whelchel defeated Spurling Gruneisen by a nine to one margin in the mayoral election held on May 8, 2011, to win a second, three-year term.<ref name=brtimes/><ref name=sunsentinel/> Whelchel received 3,903 votes (85.37%), while Spurling Gruneisen garnered 669 votes (14.63%).<ref name=coastalstar>{{cite news|first=Deborah |last=Hartz-Seeley|title=Boca Raton Election: Mayor’s race |url=http://thecoastalstar.ning.com/profiles/blogs/boca-raton-election-mayors |work=[[The Coastal Star]] |publisher= |date=2011-03-08 |accessdate=2013-07-14}}</ref>
Initially, it appeared that Whelchel would again run for re-election unopposed in 2011, but a second candidate, Linda Spurling Gruneisen, filed to run just before the deadline.<ref name=brtimes/> Whelchel defeated Spurling Gruneisen by a nine to one margin in the mayoral election held on March 8, 2011, to win a second, three-year term.<ref name=brtimes/><ref name=sunsentinel/> Whelchel received 3,903 votes (85.37%), while Spurling Gruneisen garnered 669 votes (14.63%).<ref name=coastalstar>{{Cite news|first=Deborah |last=Hartz-Seeley|title=Boca Raton Election: Mayor's race |url=http://thecoastalstar.ning.com/profiles/blogs/boca-raton-election-mayors |work=[[The Coastal Star]] |date=March 8, 2011 |access-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref>


Under Whelchel, Boca Raton has installed [[red light cameras]], as well as the city's first [[parking meter]]s.<ref name=brtimes/> She has advocated for the use of [[green technology]] in building construction.<ref name=brtimes/> She has opposed tax increases and advocated for cuts to city spending.<ref name=brtimes/> During her second term, Whelchel promised to focus on job creation and the revitalization of downtown Boca Raton.<ref name=sunsentinel/>
Under Whelchel, Boca Raton installed [[red light cameras]], as well as the city's first [[parking meter]]s.<ref name=brtimes/> In addition, she advocated for the use of [[green technology]] in building construction,<ref name=brtimes/> opposed tax increases, and advocated for cuts to city spending.<ref name=brtimes/> During her second term, Whelchel promised to focus on job creation and the revitalization of downtown Boca Raton.<ref name=sunsentinel/>


Whelchel is scheduled to leave office on March 2014, as [[term limits]] limited Boca Raton's mayor to two terms of three years.<ref name=brtimes/> The next mayoral election to succeed Whelchel will be held on March 11, 2014. Deputy Mayor [[Susan Haynie]] has filed to run in the forthcoming election.
Whelchel, who was term limited and ineligible to run for mayor again, left office in March 2014. She was succeeded by then-Deputy Mayor [[Susan Haynie]].

Whelchel died from Alzheimer's disease on August 5, 2022, at the age of 77.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Obituary: Former Mayor Susan Whelchel |url=https://www.bocamag.com/obit-mayor-susan-whelchel/ |access-date=August 12, 2022 |publisher=Boca |date=August 9, 2022}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 17:49, 16 September 2024

Susan Whelchel
Mayor of Boca Raton, Florida
In office
April 2008 – March 31, 2014
Preceded bySteven L. Abrams
Succeeded bySusan Haynie
Personal details
Born(1944-08-13)August 13, 1944
Baxley, Georgia, U.S.
DiedAugust 5, 2022(2022-08-05) (aged 77)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJohn Whelchel
Children4

Susan Whelchel (August 13, 1944 – August 5, 2022)[1] was an American politician and teacher. She served two terms as the Mayor of the city of Boca Raton, Florida, from 2008 until 2014.[2][3]

Whelchel received a Bachelor of Science from Jacksonville University.[1] She was a former teacher.[2] Before becoming mayor, Whelchel served on the Boca Raton city council, a member of the Community Redevelopment Agency, and a member of the local school board.[2]

Whelchel was elected Mayor of Boca Raton in 2008 unopposed, succeeding outgoing Mayor Steven L. Abrams, who was term limited.[2][4] She took office in April 2008.[5] The 2008 mayoral election marked the first time that a candidate had run unopposed for mayor since 1978, when Boca Raton voters began electing their mayor directly.[4]

Initially, it appeared that Whelchel would again run for re-election unopposed in 2011, but a second candidate, Linda Spurling Gruneisen, filed to run just before the deadline.[2] Whelchel defeated Spurling Gruneisen by a nine to one margin in the mayoral election held on March 8, 2011, to win a second, three-year term.[2][3] Whelchel received 3,903 votes (85.37%), while Spurling Gruneisen garnered 669 votes (14.63%).[1]

Under Whelchel, Boca Raton installed red light cameras, as well as the city's first parking meters.[2] In addition, she advocated for the use of green technology in building construction,[2] opposed tax increases, and advocated for cuts to city spending.[2] During her second term, Whelchel promised to focus on job creation and the revitalization of downtown Boca Raton.[3]

Whelchel, who was term limited and ineligible to run for mayor again, left office in March 2014. She was succeeded by then-Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie.

Whelchel died from Alzheimer's disease on August 5, 2022, at the age of 77.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Hartz-Seeley, Deborah (March 8, 2011). "Boca Raton Election: Mayor's race". The Coastal Star. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i King, Dale M. (March 19, 2011). "Susan Whelchel retains Boca mayoral seat in landslide city election victory". Boca Raton Tribune. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c Herrera, Maria (March 8, 2011). "Whelchel easily defeats political newcomer to retain Boca mayor's post". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 13, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Perez, Luis F. (February 12, 2008). "Boca may have next mayor by today". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  5. ^ "Mayors of Boca Raton". Boca Raton Historical Society. Archived from the original on April 27, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  6. ^ "Obituary: Former Mayor Susan Whelchel". Boca. August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
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