G. T. Bynum
G. T. Bynum | |
|---|---|
| Mayor-elect of Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| Assuming office December 2016 | |
| Succeeding | Dewey F. Bartlett Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1977 (age 46–47) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Profession | Lobbyist |
G. T. Bynum (born 1977) is an American politician and lobbyist from the state of Oklahoma. He is a member of the Republican Party and the mayor-elect of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bynum serves as a city councillor for Tulsa for District 9.
Career
Bynum attended Cascia Hall Preparatory School in Tulsa, Oklahoma,[1] and Villanova University. He served as student body president in his senior year at Villanova and founded a school club for Republicans.[2]
Bynum worked as a staffer for United States Senators Don Nickles and Tom Coburn from 2000 through 2006. He returned to Tulsa to work for a real estate auction company. He was laid off in 2009, and opened a lobbying firm, working on behalf of municipalities and businesses.[3]
In 2008, Bynum won election to a two-year term representing District 9 on the Tulsa City Council. He was re-elected three times.[3] In 2011, his colleagues appointed him Council Chairman. He served as Chairman through 2012.[4] Bynum ran for mayor of Tulsa in 2016, and defeated Dewey F. Bartlett Jr., the incumbent mayor, in the June 2016 election by a 56 percent to 38 percent margin. By receiving over 50% of the vote, he avoided the August runoff election. He takes office as mayor in December.[5][6]
Personal life
Bynum and his wife, Susan, have two children. His second child was born two weeks before he was laid off in 2009.[3]
Robert J. LaFortune, the mayor of Tulsa from 1970 through 1978, is Bynum's grandfather. Bynum's uncle, Bill LaFortune, also served as mayor, and Bynum is related to R. N. Bynum, who served as mayor from 1899 to 1900.[3]
References
- ^ Habib, Nour (October 18, 2015). "Midwest Augustinians celebrating 75th anniversary with Tulsa event: Special event will take place at their school, Cascia Hall". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Rothfeld, Michael (September 14, 1999). "School Board Candidate In Political Fray At 21 The Gop Tapped Eric Brown For The Coatesville Seat. It's A Natural Next Step For This Villanova Senior". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Wade, Jarrel (May 22, 2016). "Who is G.T. Bynum? A man with deep family roots in Tulsa politics". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Barber, Brian (November 23, 2012). "Tulsa Council Chairman G.T. Bynum at end of his post: With his chairmanship winding down, he reflects on his record". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Wade, Jarrel (June 28, 2016). "Voters elect G.T. Bynum as next mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
- ^ "GT Bynum Defeats Incumbent Bartlett For Tulsa Mayor". NewsOn6.com. June 28, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2016.