Charles E. Beatley

Charles E. "Chuck" Beatley, Jr. (May 17, 1916 – December 29, 2003) was an American politician who was the mayor of Alexandria, Virginia.[1] A native of Ohio, Beatley earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University in 1938, and received his master's degree in 1947.[2] As a civilian pilot, he flew for Pan American-Grace Airways between college degrees.[3] He also ferried military planes to overseas bases as a civilian pilot during World War II.[3]

Charles E. Beatley
Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia
In office
July 1, 1967 – July 1, 1976
Preceded byFrank E. Mann
Succeeded byFrank E. Mann
In office
July 1, 1979 – July 1, 1985
Preceded byFrank E. Mann
Succeeded byJim Moran
Personal details
BornMay 17, 1916
Urbana, Illinois
DiedDecember 29, 2003 (aged 87)
Alexandria, Virginia
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceAlexandria, Virginia
Alma materOhio State University

Elected to the Alexandria City Council in 1966 as a Democrat, Beatley became mayor the following year, and served until 1976, when he was defeated by former Virginia delegate Frank E. Mann, who ran as an Independent. After retiring from United Airlines, Beatley ran again for mayor at the urging of local Republicans and Democrats, was elected in a landslide, and served until 1985. Beatley became known for preserving Alexandria's historic heritage while revitalizing its business district, as well as for promoting both local and regional public transportation as a board member of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.[4]

The Beatley, Jr. Central Library and the nearby Charles Beatley Bridge (which crosses Holmes Run) in Alexandria are named in his honor.[5]

References
  1. Political Graveyard - Mayors of Alexandria, Virginia, retrieved 2010-02-15
  2. "HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 475". 2004 Session. Virginia House of Delegates. March 8, 2004. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
  3. Sullivan, Patricia and Vogel, Steve. "Alexandria Mayor Was City's Longest-Serving", The Washington Post, 01 January 2004. Accessed 01 February 2018.
  4. Alexandria, Virginia - Charles E. Beatley Bio, retrieved 2013-02-16
  5. "Beatley Central Library". Alexandria, Virginia: Alexandria Library. Archived from the original on 2017-02-26.
Political offices
Preceded by
Frank E. Mann		 Mayor of the City of Alexandria, Virginia
1967–1976		 Succeeded by
Frank E. Mann
Preceded by
Frank E. Mann		 Mayor of the City of Alexandria, Virginia
1979–1985		 Succeeded by
Jim Moran


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