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Carleton S. Finkbeiner | |
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.jpg) Finkbeiner in 2006 | |
| 58th and 60th Mayor of Toledo | |
| In office January 1, 1994 – 2002 | |
| Preceded by | John McHugh |
| Succeeded by | Jack Ford |
| In office January 3, 2006 – January 4, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Ford |
| Succeeded by | Michael P. Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 30, 1939 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (formerly) |
| Spouse | Amy Finkbeiner |
| Residence(s) | Toledo, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Denison University |
Carleton "Carty" S. Finkbeiner (born May 30, 1939) is an American Democratic politician and former mayor of Toledo, Ohio.
In all, Finkbeiner has run for Toledo mayor seven times, spanning a period of 40 years. He was elected to four-year terms in 1993, 1997, and 2005; he lost in 1981 (to Douglas DeGood), 1987 (to Donna Owens), 2015 (to Paula Hicks-Hudson), and 2021 (to Wade Kapszukiewicz).
First elected in 1993, he took office on January 1, 1994. In 1997, he defeated challenger Nick Wichowski to win a second term. Term limits prevented him from running a third consecutive time. He was succeeded by former mayor Jack Ford in 2002. Following his first administration, Finkbeiner served on the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority board.[1] He joined the ABC affiliate in Toledo and hosted Carty & Company, a Sunday morning public affairs show. He also contributed a weekly editorial segment, It's Just Not Right! Finkbeiner left WTVG in May 2005.[2]
On June 30, 2005, Finkbeiner announced that he would seek a third term as mayor. He won the Toledo mayoral primary, winning roughly 37% of the vote in comparison to 29% earned by incumbent Ford. On November 8, 2005, Finkbeiner was re-elected mayor. Finkbeiner was sworn in for his third term as mayor in a private ceremony on January 3, 2006. Carty announced that his third run as mayor would be his final one and he would not seek re-election. According to city finance records verified by the Toledo Blade, Finkbeiner left the city with a 48 million dollar deficit which was inherited by Ohio Fire Marshall Michael P. Bell, an Independent, who succeeded Carty Finkbeiner in 2010.[3]
Finkbeiner resides with his wife, Amy Finkbeiner, in South Toledo. He has three children: Ryan, Jenny, and Katie, and five grandchildren.[citation needed]
Finkbeiner announced plans to run for a fourth term as mayor of Toledo on August 29, 2015.[4] The 2015 election, to fill the remainder of Michael Collins' mayoral term, was won by Paula Hicks-Hudson.[5]
In July 2021, Finkbeiner filed a petition to run again for mayor of Toledo, challenging incumbent Wade Kapszukiewicz.[6]
- ^ Kirkpatrick, Christopher D. (2004-10-29). "At port board meeting, Finkbeiner questions pay of Catholic facilities". The Blade. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
- ^ Perry, Ravi K. (2014-01-01). Black Mayors, White Majorities: The Balancing Act of Racial Politics. U of Nebraska Press. p. 72. ISBN 978-0-8032-4946-2.
- ^ Messina, Ignazio (2013-10-11). "Records support mayor on city's $48M deficit". The Blade. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ Pollauf, Heather (2015-08-29). "Carty Finkbeiner running for Mayor". WTVG. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
- ^ "Carty Finkbeiner". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ^ "Carty's back: Finkbeiner files petitions to run again for Toledo mayor". The Blade. Retrieved 2021-08-23.