List of mayors of Fort Pierce, Florida facts for kids
Fort Pierce, Florida, has had many leaders over the years. These leaders are called mayors. A mayor helps run the city. This page lists all the people who have been mayor of Fort Pierce.
What Does a Mayor Do?
A mayor is like the main leader of a city. They work to make the city a better place. In Fort Pierce, the mayor's job is nonpartisan. This means they don't belong to a specific political party. They work for everyone in the city. The mayor serves for four years. The current mayor is Linda Hudson. Her yearly salary is $30,000.
How Fort Pierce is Governed
Fort Pierce uses a "strong mayor" system. This means the mayor has a lot of power. They help manage the city's daily operations. They also work with the city council. This system helps the city run smoothly.
List of Fort Pierce Mayors
Here is a list of all the mayors of Fort Pierce. It shows who served and when.
| Mayor | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A.C. Ditmer | 1901-1903 | |
| H.I. Klopp | 1903-1904 | |
| R.R. Gladwin | 1904-1905 | |
| Francis Henry Fee | 1905-1908 | Was also mayor of Melbourne, Florida |
| R. Whyte | 1907-1916 | |
| Harry E. Crooks | 1916-1919 | |
| 1919-1922 | Records lost | |
| D.H. Sample | 1922-1923 | |
| C.E. Cahow | 1923-1928 | Resigned from office |
| W.C. Russell | 1928 | |
| J.H. Lane | 1928-1929 | |
| Walker Liddon | 1929-1930 | |
| J.K. Walker | 1930-1932 | |
| H.F. Stanton | 1932-1935 | |
| J.K. Walker | 1935-1936 | |
| Fred Holtsberg | 1936-1938 | |
| B. Arnold | 1938-1940 | |
| P.C. Eldred | 1940-1943 | |
| B. Arnold | 1943-1944 | |
| O.G. Nanney | 1944-1945 | |
| B.F. Ivey | 1945-1946 | |
| H.E. Center | 1946-1947 | |
| H.F. Stanton | 1947-1948 | Resigned from office |
| Frank Fee | 1948-1951 | Resigned from office |
| Don Mustaine | 1951 | |
| J.B. Brewer | 1951-1952 | |
| Wallace Sample | 1952-1954 | |
| Ray A. Padgett | 1954-1956 | |
| Bernard Rubin | 1956-1958 | |
| James L. Howe | 1958-1960 | |
| Ray A. Padgett | 1960-1962 | |
| L.A. O'Laughlin, Jr. | 1962-1964 | |
| William R. Dannahower | 1964-1966 | |
| Milton Tucker | 1966-1968 | |
| Dennis B. Summerlin | 1968-1972 | |
| C.V. Padrick, Jr. | 1972-1974 | |
| Ben L. Bryan, Jr. | 1972-1976 | |
| Buell L. Brown | 1976-1984 | |
| William R. Dannahower | 1984-1996 | |
| Edward G. Enns | 1996-2004 | |
| Bob Benton | 2004-2012 | |
| Linda Hudson | 2012- |
