Kenneth Oliver

Kenneth Oliver
Member of the Baltimore County Council from the 4th district
In office December 2002 – December 1, 2014
Preceded by	Wayne M. Skinner
Succeeded by	Julian E. Jones Jr.
Personal details
Born	1945 (1945) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Died	(2024-11-11)November 11, 2024 (aged 79)
Political party	Democratic
Children	3
Education	University of Baltimore (BS) Morgan State University (MBA)

Kenneth N. Oliver (1945 – November 11, 2024) was an American politician who was a member of the Baltimore County Council from the fourth district from 2002 to 2014.[1] He was the first African-American member of the Baltimore County Council.[2]

Early life and education

Oliver was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1945. After graduating from Baltimore City public schools, he attended the University of Baltimore, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, and Morgan State University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration degree.[3] Oliver eventually became an assistant professor at Coppin State College.[4]

Personal life and death

In July, 2009, Oliver pleaded guilty to two theft charges related to campaign finance.[5][6]

Oliver died on November 11, 2024, at the age of 79.[7]

References

1. Baltimore County, Maryland (2008-01-03). "Baltimore County Council, Councilman Kenneth N. Oliver". Baltimore County Council Website. Baltimore County, Maryland. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
2. Bazos, Racquel (2024-11-11). "Kenneth Oliver, first Black member of Baltimore County Council, dies". The Baltimore Sun.
3. "Kenneth N. Oliver, County Council, Baltimore County, Maryland". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
4. Baltimore County, Maryland (2008-01-03). "Baltimore County Council, Councilman Kenneth N. Oliver Biography". Baltimore County Council Website. Baltimore County, Maryland. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
5. Bryan P. Sears (2009-01-05). "Councilman Oliver indicted for theft of campaign funds". Owings Mills Times.
6. "Councilman pleads guilty to campaign finance violations". Maryland Daily Record. 2009-07-29.
7. Pugh, Catherine (November 19, 2024). "Community mourns death of Ken Oliver, legendary Baltimore County councilman". AFRO American Newspapers. Retrieved November 19, 2024.