David Felinton

David Felinton

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Acting

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1975-01-21 (50 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Pikesville, Maryland, USA

Biography

David Abraham Felinton, born in January 1975 in Pikesville, Maryland, is an American civic leader best known for serving as the mayor of Huntington, West Virginia. A political science graduate of Marshall University, Felinton was elected mayor at just 25 years old, making him one of the youngest mayors in the city's history. He served two terms from 2000 to 2008, during which he focused on revitalizing downtown Huntington and embracing digital modernization.

During his tenure, Felinton launched the city's first official website and supported the development of Pullman Square, a key downtown redevelopment project. He was also known for his bold gestures, such as approving the painting of the 12th Street Bridge pink to raise awareness for breast cancer, even in the face of city council objections. In 2008, he rejected a proposed mayoral pay raise, choosing instead to allocate those funds toward city needs.

Acting