John A. C. Menton

John A. C. Menton (September 4, 1866 – December 24, 1947) was an American politician, the only Socialist mayor of Flint, Michigan (1911–1912).[4] 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.

For the Irish Olympic athlete, see John Menton (athlete).
John A. C. Menton
49th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1911–1912
Preceded byGuy W. Selby
Succeeded byCharles Stewart Mott[1][2]
Personal details
Born(1866-09-04)September 4, 1866[3]
Saginaw, Michigan
DiedDecember 24, 1947(1947-12-24) (aged 81)
Genesee County, Michigan
Political partySocialist Party of America[4]

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.

See also

References
  1. "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  2. "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  3. "Who's who in Labor". 1946.
  4. "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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