Kwame Kilpatrick

Kwame M. Kilpatrick (born June 8, 1970) is the mayor of Detroit, Michigan, he is also the youngest person ever to hold the office of mayor in Detroit.

Prior to winning his election as mayor, Kilpatrick served as a state representative, becoming the first African American in Michigan to lead any party in the Legislature.

Kilpatrick earned his BS in Political Science as well as his teachers certificate from Florida A&M University, where he was also captain of the football team. Kilpatrick completed his Juris Doctorate at Detroit College of Law.

Kilpatrick is a lifetime resident of the city of Detroit, his mother is U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, represents Detroit's 9th District in the House. His father, Bernard Kilpatrick, serves as Chief of Staff to Wayne County, Mich., Executive Ed McNamara.

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