Charlie Smith Dannelly

Charlie Smith Dannelly (born August 13, 1924) was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly represented the state's thirty-eighth Senate district between 1995 and 2013. His district includes constituents in Mecklenburg County. A retired educator from Charlotte, North Carolina, Dannelly served several years as Deputy President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

Charlie Smith Dannelly
Member of the North Carolina Senate
In office
January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2013
Preceded byJames Franklin Richardson
Succeeded byJoel Ford
Constituency33rd District (1995-2003)
38th District (2003-2013)
Member of the Charlotte City Council
In office
1977–1989
Personal details
Born (1924-08-13) August 13, 1924
Bishopville, South Carolina, U.S.[1]
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRose
Residence(s)Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Alma materJohnson C. Smith University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
ProfessionEducator (retired)

In 2012, Dannelly, then the longest-serving lawmaker representing Mecklenburg County, filed to run for another term but due to his wife's deteriorating health, he dropped out and endorsed another candidate in the Democratic primary, Joel Ford.[2]

Biography

Before entering politics in 1977, Dannelly was a teacher and principal. He served during the Korean War as a first lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division. Dannelly made 50 parachute jumps and earned the Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star.[1]

He served on the Charlotte City Council from 1977 until 1989.[1]

Notes
  1. Clary, Ellison (June 12, 2013). "Charlie Dannelly named 2013 Luminary". The Charlotte Post. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  2. Charlotte Observer: Dannelly is on ballot, but he isn't running


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