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mayor

Kwame Malik Kilpatrick, American former mayor. Achievements include being the youngest elected mayor of any major United States city. Named an Most Influential Black Americans, Ebony magazine, 2006.

Background

Kilpatrick, Kwame Malik was born on June 8, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Bernard Kilpatrick and Carolyn (Cheeks) Kikpatrick.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Juris Doctor, Detroit College Law, 1999.

Career

Member Michigan House Representatives, 1996—2001. Mayor City of Detroit, 2002—2008. Account executive Covisint, since 2009.

Designer Clean Michigan Initiative, 1998. Former leader Democratic Caucus.

Achievements

  • Kwame Malik Kilpatrick has been listed as a noteworthy mayor by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Carlita Poles. Children: Jelani, Jalil, Jonas.

Father:
Bernard Kilpatrick Kikpatrick

Mother:
Carolyn (Cheeks) Kikpatrick

Spouse:
Carlita Poles

child:
Jonas Kilpatrick

child:
Jalil Kilpatrick

child:
Jelani Kilpatrick