Kenneth Oliver | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Baltimore County Council from the 4th district | |
| In office December 2002 – December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne M. Skinner |
| Succeeded by | Julian E. Jones Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1945 (1945) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | (2024-11-11)November 11, 2024 (aged 79) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Baltimore (BS) Morgan State University (MBA) |
Kenneth N. Oliver (1945 – November 11, 2024) was an American politician who was a member of the Baltimore County Council from the fourth district from 2002 to 2014.1 He was the first African-American member of the Baltimore County Council.2
Early life and education
Oliver was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1945. After graduating from Baltimore City public schools, he attended the University of Baltimore, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, and Morgan State University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration degree.3 Oliver eventually became an assistant professor at Coppin State College.4
Personal life and death
In July, 2009, Oliver pleaded guilty to two theft charges related to campaign finance.56
Oliver died on November 11, 2024, at the age of 79.7
References
References
- Baltimore County, Maryland (2008-01-03). "Baltimore County Council, Councilman Kenneth N. Oliver". Baltimore County Council Website. Baltimore County, Maryland. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
- Bazos, Racquel (2024-11-11). "Kenneth Oliver, first Black member of Baltimore County Council, dies". The Baltimore Sun.
- "Kenneth N. Oliver, County Council, Baltimore County, Maryland". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- Baltimore County, Maryland (2008-01-03). "Baltimore County Council, Councilman Kenneth N. Oliver Biography". Baltimore County Council Website. Baltimore County, Maryland. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
- Bryan P. Sears (2009-01-05). "Councilman Oliver indicted for theft of campaign funds". Owings Mills Times.
- "Councilman pleads guilty to campaign finance violations". Maryland Daily Record. 2009-07-29.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - Pugh, Catherine (November 19, 2024). "Community mourns death of Ken Oliver, legendary Baltimore County councilman". AFRO American Newspapers. Retrieved November 19, 2024.