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'''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>{{ |
'''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 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |date=March 8, 2011 |access-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref> |
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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 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/> |
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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>{{ |
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 that 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 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |date=February 12, 2008 |access-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref> |
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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>{{ |
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> |
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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/> |
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/> |
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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, 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]]. |
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Whelchel died from Alzheimer's disease on August 5, 2022, at the age of 77.<ref>{{ |
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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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 17:31, 12 August 2022
Susan Whelchel | |
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| Mayor of Boca Raton, Florida | |
| In office April 2008 – March 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Steven L. Abrams |
| Succeeded by | Susan Haynie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1944 Baxley, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | August 5, 2022 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | John Whelchel |
| Children | 4 |
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 is a former teacher.[2] 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.[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 that 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
- ^ a b c Hartz-Seeley, Deborah (March 8, 2011). "Boca Raton Election: Mayor's race". The Coastal Star. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Herrera, Maria (March 8, 2011). "Whelchel easily defeats political newcomer to retain Boca mayor's post". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ a b Perez, Luis F. (February 12, 2008). "Boca may have next mayor by today". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "Mayors of Boca Raton". Boca Raton Historical Society. Archived from the original on April 27, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "Obituary: Former Mayor Susan Whelchel". Boca. August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.