Kerry J. Donley
| Kerry J. Donley | |
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| Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia | |
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In office November 15, 2003 – June 18, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence H. Framme III |
| Succeeded by | Richard Cranwell |
| Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia | |
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In office January 3, 1996 – January 2, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Patsy Ticer |
| Succeeded by | William D. Euille |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Kerry Joseph Donley February 1, 1956 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Eva Shamblin |
| Alma mater | Marquette University |
Kerry Joseph Donley (born February 1, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the Alexandria, Virginia City Council and previously served as Mayor of Alexandria from 1996-2003 and Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia.
Background
Donley graduated with a BA in Political Science and English from Marquette University and has done some graduate studies at the University of Southern California.[1] He is Senior Vice President of Community Banking at Virginia Commerce Bank.
Community service and political career
Donley began his public service as a member of Washington Area Housing Partners. He also served as a Co-Chair of the Cameron Station Redevelopment Task Force, which oversaw the redevelopment of the headquarters of the Defense Logistics Agency in west Alexandria from 1988 to 2005.[2]
Donley was elected a member of the Alexandria City Council on the Democratic ticket and served from 1988 - 1996. In 1993, he received the most votes for City Council and was thus appointed Vice-Mayor, as is the practice on the Council. In 1995, Donley ran for, and was elected Mayor of Alexandria. He served two terms until 2003.
After a brief hiatus, Donley ran again for City Council and was again elected in 200; he served as Vice-Mayor until 2012.
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Patsy Ticer |
Mayor of the City of Alexandria, Virginia 1988–1996 |
Succeeded by William D. Euille |