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]
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 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 2024 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Baltimore (BS) Morgan State University (MBA) |
Early life and education
editOliver 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
editIn July, 2009, Oliver pleaded guilty to two theft charges related to campaign finance.[5][6]
Oliver died on November 11, 2024, at the age of 79.[7]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Pugh, Catherine (November 19, 2024). "Community mourns death of Ken Oliver, legendary Baltimore County councilman". AFRO American Newspapers. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
