John A. C. Menton | |
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49th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
In office 1911–1912 | |
Preceded by | Guy W. Selby |
Succeeded by | Charles Stewart Mott |
Personal details | |
Born | (1866-09-04)September 4, 1866 Saginaw, Michigan |
Died | December 24, 1947(1947-12-24) (aged 81) Genesee County, Michigan |
Political party | Socialist Party of America |
John A. C. Menton (September 4, 1866 – December 24, 1947) was an American politician, the only Socialist mayor of Flint, Michigan (1911–1912). Menton was not only a member of the Socialist Party of America, he was also secretary-treasurer of the Central Labor Council and president of the local Cigar Makers' Union, one of the largest in the city. In 1906 and 1910 he ran unsuccessfully as a Socialist candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan, 6th District.
Due to a coalition of the Democratic Party, Republican Party, General Motors Corporation and Charles S. Mott in the so-called Independent Citizen's Party, Menton was decisively defeated in the 1912 election, never to serve again.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded byGuy W. Selby | Mayor of Flint 1911–1912 |
Succeeded byCharles Stewart Mott |
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References
- "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Archived from the original on 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- Dickerman, Marion (1946). "Who's who in Labor".
- ^ "Index to Politicians: Mena to Mercein -- Menton, John A. C. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-11.
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