Ex-Alexandria Mayor, Kerry Donley, 66, Passed Away

Kerry Joseph Donley is a former Democratic member of the Alexandria, Virginia City Council and previously served as Mayor of Alexandria from 1996-2003 and Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia.

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Former Alexandria mayor Kerry Donley passes away at age 66.

Kerry J. Donley, a banker and prominent Alexandrian who served as mayor for six years, passed away on July 13 at his residence. Donley was a formidable political figure and a consistent advocate for economic growth. He was 66.

He had been distributing Meals on Wheels to needy residents and attending a board meeting for the Center for Alexandria’s Children, a public-private collaboration that aims to combat child abuse, in the hours prior to his passing on Wednesday.

A nearly lifelong resident of Alexandria, Donley was just as well known for his work inside City Hall — steering the suburb through the 9/11 attacks on the Pentagon and the period of economic uncertainty that followed — as he was for his volunteering and civic activism outside it.

Friends and family members are posting tributes to Kerry Donley on social media. He is remembered as a kind, compassionate, and generous person.

Kerry Donley Age, Family, and Early Life

Kerry Joseph Donley was born on February 1, 1956 (age 66). However, we don’t have any information regarding his birthplace, and parents. As of now, we don’t have much information regarding his personal life.

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Kerry Donley Career, What was his profession?

Donley began his public service as a member of Washington Area Housing Partners. He also served as a Co-Chair of the Cameron Station Redevelopment Task Force, which oversaw the redevelopment of the headquarters of the Defense Logistics Agency in west Alexandria from 1988 to 2005.

Donley was elected as a Democratic candidate to the Alexandria City Council and was in office from 1988 until 1996. He was elected Vice-Mayor in 1993 after receiving the most votes for City Council, as is customary on the Council. Donley was chosen to lead Alexandria as mayor in 1996. Before 2003, he served two terms.

After a lengthy break, Donley ran for office again and was elected to the City Council in 2009. He served as vice mayor until his resignation from the Council in 2012.

Donley campaigned again for mayor in 2015 but was defeated in the Democratic primary.

Which school did he go to?

Donley graduated with a BA in Political Science and English from Marquette University and has done some graduate studies at the University of Southern California.

Kerry Donley Wife, What about his relationship?

Kerry Donley was married to Eva Shamblin. He left behind his wife Eva Shamblin, his children, and grandchildren.

Kerry Donley Net Worth, How much does he earn?

The net worth of Kerry Donley is estimated to be around $1 million to $5 million.

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Is he available on any kind of social media platform?

He is seen active on Twitter as @DonleyforMayor with 158 followers.

Body Appearance of Kerry Donley’s Height, Weight

HeightFeet: N / A
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Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown
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Body typeFit
Sexual orientationStraight

Interesting facts about Kerry Donley’s you should be know

NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
Age66 Years
Relationship StatusMarried
SpousesEva Shamblin
ChildrenN / A

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