Mike Knox (politician)

Mike Knox is a Houston politician who serves on the Houston City Council representing At-Large Position 1.

Mike Knox
Member of Houston City Council
for At-Large Position 1
Assumed office
January 2, 2016
Preceded byStephen Costello
Personal details
BornHouston, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Helen Knox
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(m. 1977)​
Children1
Alma materHouston Community College (AA)
University of Houston-Downtown (BS)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force

Personal life

Knox was born in Houston, Texas. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Helen Knox,[1] since 1977. Together, they have one son. His son is now a police officer in Houston. Knox has an associate art degree from Houston Community College, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston-Downtown. He obtained his degrees while working as a Houston Police officer. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and served 15 years on the Houston Police force. In 1995, he published Gangsta in the House; Understanding Gang Culture which is a book that focuses on gang culture, and the National Gang Research Center recognized it in 2001 with the honorable “Thrasher” award.[2]

Political career

Knox is a Republican.[3] He was first elected to represent At-large Position 1 of the Houston City Council on November 15, 2014, and assumed office on January 2, 2016.[4]

In 2016, Knox fired a staffer who attempted to block a Muslim from being appointed to Harris Republican Party precinct chair.[5]

References
  1. "Mike Knox announces campaign for Houston City Council District A". Big Jolly Times. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  2. "City Council At-Large Position 1". www.houstontx.gov. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  3. September 18, Genevieve Carter on. "Harris County Republican Party Endorses Mike Knox for Re-Election as Houston City Council Member At-Large Position 1". Harris County Republican Party. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  4. "Mike Knox (Texas City Councilman)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  5. "Houston city councilman fires staffer who tried to block Muslim from GOP post". The Washington Times. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
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