Knox H. White
Knox H. White (born January 26, 1954) is an American politician who has served as the 34th Mayor of Greenville, South Carolina since 1995.[1] He has served seven terms making him the longest serving mayor in the city's history.[2] Greenville is the seat of Greenville County and the state's sixth most populous city.
Knox H. White | |
|---|---|
| 34th Mayor of Greenville, South Carolina | |
| Assumed office December 11, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Workman |
| Member of the Greenville City Council | |
| Assumed office 1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1954 Greenville, South Carolina |
| Spouse | Marsha White |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Wake Forest University, University of South Carolina School of Law |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
Early life and career
Born in Greenville, Knox White graduated from Christ Church Episcopal School and Greenville Senior High School and studied law at Wake Forest University and the University of South Carolina School of Law.[3]
Public career
White has served since 1983 on the Greenville City Council before being elected as the city's mayor on December 11, 1995. He has been elected to seven terms, the longest in the city's history. As mayor he has spearheaded projects such as Liberty Bridge and the Swamp Rabbit Trail.[4]
Personal life
White lives with his wife Marsha in Greenville, they have 2 kids.[5]
References
- "Celebrating 25 years with Mayor Knox White". GVLtoday. December 11, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- Hughes, Conor (March 9, 2023). "Greenville Mayor Knox White will run for 8th term this year". Post and Courier. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- "Mayor Knox White | Greenville, SC - Official Website". www.greenvillesc.gov. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- Hassold, Kim. "15 Minutes With Knox White". The Greenville News. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- Leidig, Mary (April 25, 2022). "The Mountain Q&A - Knox White, Mayor of Greenville, SC". Blue Ridge Country. Retrieved October 18, 2023.