Mike Rawlings
| Mike Rawlings | |
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Rawlings in 2012 | |
| 61st Mayor of Dallas | |
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Assumed office June 27, 2011[1] | |
| Preceded by | Dwaine Caraway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1954 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Micki Rawlings[2] |
| Children | Gunnar and Michelle |
| Residence | Dallas, Texas |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
| Religion | Presbyterian[3] |
| Website | Official website |
Mike Rawlings (born August 25, 1954) is the 61st and current Mayor of Dallas after winning the 2011 Dallas mayoral election defeating former Dallas Police Chief, David Kunkle.[4][5][6][7] He is also the former CEO of Pizza Hut and a former chief executive of the Tracy-Locke ad agency.[2][8] In addition to his work in the city, Rawlings is also a prominent opponent of domestic violence, speaking at many events, including a Ring The Bell event at the United Nations[9] alongside actor Patrick Stewart. [10][11]
See also
References
- ↑ Austin, BJ (27 June 2011). "Rawlings Sworn In As New Dallas Mayor". KERA (FM). Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- 1 2 Watson, Brad (12 May 2011). "Dallas mayoral candidate Mike Rawlings". WFAA. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
- ↑ Dallas City Mayor Bio"
- ↑ Novak, Daniel (18 June 2011). "Mike Rawlings Wins Dallas Mayoral Election". KDAF. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ↑ "ELECTIONS: Rawlings, Price cruise to victory; Hightower narrowly defeated in Arlington". Dallas Voice. 18 June 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ↑ Kofler, Shelley (19 June 2011). "Voters Elect New Mayors, Decide Local Elections". KERA (FM). Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ↑ Bush, Rudolph (18 June 2011). "Mike Rawlings wins race for Dallas mayor". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
- ↑ Goldstein, Scott. "Rawlings keeps his own counsel — to chagrin of some on council". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ Variano, Dana (2013-03-05). "Mayor Mike Rawlings | Ring The Bell". Retrieved 2013-06-13.
- ↑ Peele, Britton (2013-05-30). "Mayor Mike Rawlings gets shout out from Patrick Stewart during Comicpalooza speech about domestic violence". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
- ↑ Skye, Heather (2013-05-29). "Patrick Stewart Gives Passionate Response to Question At Comicpalooza 2013". Retrieved 2013-06-13.
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| Preceded by Dwaine Caraway |
Mayor of Dallas June 27, 2011–present |
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