James W. Rutherford
 James W. Rutherford (April 23 1925 – January 14 2010) was a mayor of the City of Flint Michigan serving as the first strong mayor elected under Flint's 1974 charter. Rutherford served for two terms. Rutherford was elected as a caretaker mayor after the recall of Mayor Stanley was recalled and an Emergency Financial Manager Ed Kurtz was appointed by the state.