Charlie Smith Dannelly (born August 13, 1924) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing 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 by | James Franklin Richardson |
| Succeeded by | Joel Ford |
| Constituency | 33rd District (1995-2003) 38th District (2003-2013) |
| Member of the Charlotte City Council | |
| In office 1977–1989 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1924 Bishopville, South Carolina, U.S.[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rose |
| Residence(s) | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Johnson C. Smith University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Profession | Educator (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
editBefore 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]
Dannelly turned 100 in August 2024.[3]
Notes
edit- ^ a b c Clary, Ellison (June 12, 2013). "Charlie Dannelly named 2013 Luminary". The Charlotte Post. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ Charlotte Observer: Dannelly is on ballot, but he isn't running
- ^ Hill, Jalon (19 August 2024). "Community honors a 100-year-old Charlotte trailblazer, Charlie Smith Dannelly". Q City Metro. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
External links
edit- North Carolina General Assembly - Senator Charlie Smith Dannelly official NC Senate website
- Raleigh News & Observer profile
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Charlie Smith Dannelly (NC) profile
- Follow the Money - Charlie Dannelly
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