John A. C. Menton

John A. C. Menton
49th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1911–1912
Preceded by Guy W. Selby
Succeeded by Charles Stewart Mott[1][2]
Personal details
Political party Socialist Party of America[3]

John A. C. Menton was an American politician, the only Socialist mayor of Flint, Michigan (1911–1912).[3] 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 cigarmakers 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.

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.

Political offices
Preceded by
Guy W. Selby		 Mayor of Flint
1911-12		 Succeeded by
Charles Stewart Mott

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References

  1. ^ "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/lapeer/gen/ch13/roster3.html. Retrieved 2009-02-06. 
  2. ^ "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/MI/ofc/flint.html. Retrieved 2009-02-09. 
  3. ^ a b "Index to Politicians: Mena to Mercein -- Menton, John A. C. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/mena-mercado.html#RWS19QY60. Retrieved 2009-03-11.