George E. Wallace (Virginia politician)
George Ernest Wallace (born November 23, 1938) is an American politician who served from 2013 to 2016 as mayor of Hampton, Virginia. He previously served on the Hampton city council and as vice mayor. He lost reelection in 2016.[1][2] He was subsequently appointed to be the head of Hampton's Economic Development Authority, despite opposition from new Mayor Donnie Tuck.[3]
George E. Wallace | |
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| Mayor of Hampton, Virginia | |
| In office October 4, 2013 – July 1, 2016 Interim: October 4, 2013 – July 9, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Molly Joseph Ward |
| Succeeded by | Donnie Tuck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Ernest Wallace November 23, 1938 Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Kershaw |
| Alma mater | North Carolina Central University (BS) Golden Gate University (MPA) |
See also
References
- "Wallace seeks re-election, Tuck seeks change in Hampton mayor's race". Daily Press. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- "Donnie Tuck unseats incumbent Hampton mayor George Wallace". Daily Press. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- Murphy, Ryan (16 September 2016). "Former mayor, city manager named to Hampton Economic Development Authority". dailypress.com. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
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