Ben Elbert Douglas Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina | |
| In office 1935–1941 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur E. Wearn |
| Succeeded by | E. McA. Currie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1894 Iredell County, North Carolina |
| Died | July 27, 1981 (aged 86) Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
Benjamin Elbert Douglas Sr. (September 3, 1894 – July 27, 1981) was the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina from 1935 to 1941. He administered the construction of an airport for Charlotte. Charlotte Douglas International Airport, as the airport is named today, was named after him in 1954. A Democrat, he was also the first mayor of Charlotte who was directly elected by voters pursuant to a change in the city charter.