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'''Charles S. Martin''' is a former member of the Albemarle County [[Board of Supervisors]] who served from 1991 to 2003<ref>[http://www.c-ville.com/Portlet/Print_Friendly.php?Print=Article&z_Article_ID=1892509061501917 C-Ville Weekly News in Review], October 2004</ref>. | '''Charles S. Martin''' is a former member of the Albemarle County [[Board of Supervisors]] who served from 1991 to 2003<ref>[http://www.c-ville.com/Portlet/Print_Friendly.php?Print=Article&z_Article_ID=1892509061501917 C-Ville Weekly News in Review], October 2004</ref>. | ||
==Biography== | |||
Martin grew up in Patrick County, Virginia and moved to Charlottesville in 1974 to attend the [[University of Virginia]]. He graduated with degrees in government and sociology. <ref name="obit">{{cite-progress|title=Former Albemarle supervisor Charles Martin dies|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/apr/10/former-albemarle-supervisor-charles-martin-dies-ar-1832788/|author=Aaron Richardson|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=April 10, 2012|accessdate=April 16, 2012|cturl=}}</ref> | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Elected as a Democrat, he represented the [[Rivanna Magisterial District|Rivanna District]] for three terms from 1992 to 2003 after first winning election in 1991. He served as the Board's Chair from 1999 to 2000, the first African-American to hold that position. Martin was | Elected as a Democrat, he represented the [[Rivanna Magisterial District|Rivanna District]] for three terms from 1992 to 2003 after first winning election in 1991. He served as the Board's Chair from 1999 to 2000, the first African-American to hold that position. | ||
In 1987, Martin was appointed to serve as the at-large member of the [[Albemarle County School Board]]<ref name="obit"/>. During his school board service he was the first African-American to serve as [[Chairman of Albemarle County School Board|Chairman of the School Board]]. After being elected as a supervisor, he campaigned unsuccessfully to add an eighth seat to the school board. | |||
In 2001, Martin ran for the 58th district seat in the [[Virginia House of Delegates]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charles D. Martin - Donations|url=http://www.vpap.org/donors/profile/index/22434|author=|work=|publisher=Virginia Public Access Project|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=August 31, 2011}}</ref> | In 2001, Martin ran for the 58th district seat in the [[Virginia House of Delegates]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charles D. Martin - Donations|url=http://www.vpap.org/donors/profile/index/22434|author=|work=|publisher=Virginia Public Access Project|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=August 31, 2011}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:39, 16 April 2012
| Charles Martin | ||
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Supervisor
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors |
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| Electoral District | Rivanna | |
| Term Start | 1992 | |
| Term End | 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick R. Bowie | |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth C. Boyd | |
| Term Start | 1999 | |
| Term End | 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Forrest R. Marshall, Jr. | |
| Succeeded by | Sally Thomas | |
Biographical Information
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| Date of death | April 10, 2012[1] | |
| Spouse | Carolyn Martin | |
| Children | Three children | |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia | |
| Profession | Probation officer | |
| Campaign $ | VPAP | |
| Contributions $ | VPAP | |
Charles S. Martin is a former member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors who served from 1991 to 2003[2].
Biography
Martin grew up in Patrick County, Virginia and moved to Charlottesville in 1974 to attend the University of Virginia. He graduated with degrees in government and sociology. [3]
Background
Elected as a Democrat, he represented the Rivanna District for three terms from 1992 to 2003 after first winning election in 1991. He served as the Board's Chair from 1999 to 2000, the first African-American to hold that position.
In 1987, Martin was appointed to serve as the at-large member of the Albemarle County School Board[3]. During his school board service he was the first African-American to serve as Chairman of the School Board. After being elected as a supervisor, he campaigned unsuccessfully to add an eighth seat to the school board.
In 2001, Martin ran for the 58th district seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. [4]
Martin was a founder of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency[5]
Martin died on April 10, 2012. [1]
1999 election
Martin announced his bid for a third term at a picnic held at his home in the Terrybrook neighborhood.[6].
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Martin | 3,829 | 100.00 |
Template:1995 election/Rivanna Template:1991 election/Rivanna
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Web. Former Supervisor Charles Martin Has Died, Rob Graham, Newsradio 1070 WINA, April 10, 2012, retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ↑ C-Ville Weekly News in Review, October 2004
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Web. Former Albemarle supervisor Charles Martin dies, Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, April 10, 2012, retrieved April 16, 2012.
- ↑ Web. Charles D. Martin - Donations, Virginia Public Access Project, retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Charles Martin: Former Albemarle supervisor dies Tuesday, Lisa Provence, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, Apr 10 2012
- ↑ Courtney Miller. 15 May 1999. Daily Progress. 19 May 2009. (via George Loper's archive)
External links
Web. HOT SEAT- Charles Martin: Pet peeves of a public official, Lisa Provence, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, July 24, 2003