Mike Rawlings
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| Mike Rawlings | |
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| Rawlings in 2012 | |
| 61st Mayor of Dallas | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 27, 2011[1][2] |
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| Preceded by | Dwaine Caraway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 or 1955[3] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mikki Rawlings[3][4] |
| Children | 2[3] |
| Residence | Dallas, Texas[4] |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
| Religion | Presbyterian[5] |
| Website | Official website |
Mike Rawlings is the Mayor of Dallas after winning the 2011 Dallas mayoral election defeating former Dallas Police Chief, David Kunkle.[6][7][8][9][10] He is also the former CEO of Pizza Hut.[2][3] 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[11] alongside actor Patrick Stewart [12] [13].
References[edit]
- ^ Austin, BJ (27 June 2011). "Rawlings Sworn In As New Dallas Mayor". KERA (FM). Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ^ a b "Former Pizza Hut head sworn in as Dallas mayor". Houston Chronicle. 27 June 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ^ a b c d Watson, Brad (12 May 2011). "Dallas mayoral candidate Mike Rawlings". WFAA. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
- ^ a b "About Mike". Mike Rawlings. Retrieved 20 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.
- ^ "Dallas picks Rawlings as mayor in runoff election". Houston Chronicle. 18 June 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
- ^ Bush, Rudolph (18 June 2011). "Mike Rawlings wins race for Dallas mayor". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
- ^ 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.
External links[edit]
- Issue positions and quotes at On the Issues
- Appearances on C-SPAN programs
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| Preceded by Dwaine Caraway |
Mayor of Dallas Feb. 25, 2011–present |
Incumbent |
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