Knox H. White
Knox White | |
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| 34th Mayor of Greenville, South Carolina | |
| Assumed office December 11, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Workman |
| At-large member of the Greenville City Council | |
| In office June 13, 1983 – 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Workman |
| Succeeded by | Catherine Christophillis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1954 Greenville, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marsha White |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Wake Forest University, University of South Carolina School of Law |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
| Website | Campaign website |
Knox Haynsworth White[1] (born January 26, 1954) is an American politician who has served as the 34th mayor of Greenville, South Carolina, since 1995. He has been elected to eight four-year terms as mayor and is the longest-serving mayor in the city's history. Greenville is the seat of Greenville County and the state's sixth most populous city.
Early life and career
[edit]Born in Greenville, 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.[2] He is a descendant of the Haynsworth family, a local legal dynasty.[3]
Public career
[edit]White served on the Greenville City Council from 1983 to 1993 before being elected as the city's mayor on December 11, 1995.[4][5] He has been elected to eight mayoral terms, the most in the city's history.[6] As mayor he has spearheaded projects such as Liberty Bridge and the Swamp Rabbit Trail.[7] In September 2023, referring to a decision made with his family, White said he would not run for re-election in 2027.[8]
Personal life
[edit]White lives with his wife Marsha in Greenville; they have two children.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Knox Haynsworth White". Justia Lawyers. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Mayor Knox White | Greenville, SC - Official Website". www.greenvillesc.gov. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ Riddle, Lyn (November 8, 2023). "Was the mayor of Greenville finally unseated or did he win an 8th term? Here are the results". The State. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "1993 to 1995 City Council". Greenville, South Carolina. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ "Celebrating 25 years with Mayor Knox White". GVLtoday. December 11, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ Chhetri, Devyani; Jackson, A.J. (November 7, 2023). "Knox White wins eighth term as Greenville Mayor, defeats Michelle Shain". The Greenville News. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ Hassold, Kim (May 28, 2020). "15 Minutes With Knox White". The Greenville News. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ Connor, Eric (September 26, 2023). "Win or lose, this is Knox White's last run for Greenville mayor". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ Leidig, Mary (April 25, 2022). "The Mountain Q&A - Knox White, Mayor of Greenville, SC". Blue Ridge Country. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- 1954 births
- Living people
- 20th-century mayors of places in South Carolina
- 21st-century mayors of places in South Carolina
- Mayors of Greenville, South Carolina
- South Carolina city council members
- South Carolina Republicans
- Wake Forest University School of Law alumni
- University of South Carolina School of Law alumni
- Greenville Senior High School (Greenville, South Carolina) alumni