Woodrow Stanley (June 12, 1950 – February 15, 2022) was an American Democratic Party politician.

He then attended University of Michigan-Flint earning a bachelor's degree in political science.

[2] In 1983, Stanley was appointed to the Flint City Council representing the 2nd ward being reelected until his election to the office of Mayor of the City of Flint defeating the incumbent Matthew S. Collier.

[4][6] Stanley died at Hurley Medical Center in Flint on February 15, 2022, at the age of 71.

[7] Stanley is the grandfather of basketball standout, John "Trey" McKenney III.