Charles E. Beatley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles E. Beatley

American politician

Date of Birth: 17-May-1916

Place of Birth: Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 29-Dec-2003

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Charles E.
"Chuck" Beatley, Jr.
(May 17, 1916 – December 29, 2003) was an American politician who was the mayor of Alexandria, Virginia.
A native of Ohio, Beatley earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University in 1938, and received his master's degree in 1947.
As a civilian pilot, he flew for Pan American-Grace Airways between college degrees.
He also ferried military planes to overseas bases as a civilian pilot during World War II.Elected to the Alexandria City Council in 1966 as a Democrat, Beatley became mayor the following year, and served until 1976, when he was defeated by former Virginia delegate Frank E.
Mann, who ran as an Independent.
After retiring from United Airlines, Beatley ran again for mayor at the urging of local Republicans and Democrats, was elected in a landslide, and served until 1985.
Beatley became known for preserving Alexandria's historic heritage while revitalizing its business district, as well as for promoting both local and regional public transportation as a board member of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.The Beatley, Jr.
Central Library and the nearby Charles Beatley Bridge (which crosses Holmes Run) in Alexandria are named in his honor.