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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>{{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=2011-03-08 |access-date=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=2011-03-08 |access-date=2013-07-14}}</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 addtion, 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]]. |
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Revision as of 13:55, 11 January 2021
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 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | John Whelchel |
| Children | 4 |
Susan Whelchel (born c. 1944)[1] is an American politician and former 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 addtion, 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.
References
- ^ a b c Hartz-Seeley, Deborah (2011-03-08). "Boca Raton Election: Mayor's race". The Coastal Star. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i King, Dale M. (2011-03-19). "Susan Whelchel retains Boca mayoral seat in landslide city election victory". Boca Raton Tribune. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
- ^ a b c Herrera, Maria (2011-03-08). "Whelchel easily defeats political newcomer to retain Boca mayor's post". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
- ^ a b Perez, Luis F. (2008-02-12). "Boca may have next mayor by today". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
- ^ "Mayors of Boca Raton". Boca Raton Historical Society. Archived from the original on 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2013-07-14.