William S. Hoofnagle

Dr. William Sherrill "Bill" Hoofnagle (March 27, 1921 – August 15, 2012) was the Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 1970 to 1972 and Chairman of the Fairfax County School Board from 1964 to 1969.

Following the resignation of Frederick A. Babson, Hoofnagle was appointed to the position of Chairman of the Board of Supervisors on December 10, 1969, by Circuit Court Judge Arthur W. Sinclair and assumed office on January 1, 1970.[1]

In the special election held on November 3, 1970, Hoofnagle, running as an independent, defeated Republican Walter S. Boone.[2] Running unopposed, Hoofnagle was reelected to the position in the regular election held on November 2, 1971.[3]

Hoofnagle resigned the Chairmanship on September 18, 1972.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Bredemeier, Kenneth. "School Unit's Hoofnagle Named Chairman of Fairfax Supervisors." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 2. Dec 11 1969. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Web. 26 Oct. 2012 .
  2. ↑ Bredemeier, Kenneth. "Wholey, Hoofnagle Win Posts." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Nov 04 1970. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Web. 26 Oct. 2012.
  3. ↑ Bredemeier, Kenneth. "4 Fairfax Supervisors Lose; Democrats Gain." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Nov 03 1971. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Web. 26 Oct. 2012.
  4. ↑ Bredemeier, Kenneth. "Hoofnagle Resigns Fairfax Board Post." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 2. Sep 19 1972. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Web. 26 Oct. 2012.

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Preceded by
Frederick A. Babson
Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
January 1, 1970 – September 23, 1972
Succeeded by
Jean R. Packard