Tyrone Garner (politician)
Tyrone A. Garner (born 1968/1969)[1] is an American politician and retired police officer who is currently serving as the 30th mayor of Kansas City, Kansas since 2021. He previously served as the deputy chief of the Kansas City Police Department.
Tyrone Garner | |
|---|---|
| 30th Mayor of Kansas City, Kansas | |
| Assumed office December 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Alvey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968/1969 (age 52–53) San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | FBI National Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Garner was born in San Jose, California, then moved to Kansas City during his childhood. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1987 and enlisted in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged, Garner joined the KCKPD where he would serve for over three decades, attaining the ranks of captain, major, and ultimately deputy chief.[2] He retired in 2019, and briefly served on the Kansas City Kansas Community College Board of Trustees.[3]
On November 2, 2021, Garner defeated incumbent David Alvey in a close election to become the first African-American mayor/CEO of the United Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.[4] He took office on December 13, 2021.[5][6]
References
- "Tyrone Garner Elected Mayor in Kansas City, Kansas". Associated Press. U.S. News & World Report. November 3, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- "Tyrone A. Garner". Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- Rupert, Mary (October 26, 2021). "Mayoral candidates differ on issues at forum". Wyandotte Daily. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- Horsley, Lynn (November 2, 2021). "Tyrone Garner elected first Black mayor of Kansas City, Kansas". KCUR-FM. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- "Tyrone Garner - Mayor of Wyandotte County - KCK". garnerformayor.com. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- Schmidt, Heidi (November 17, 2021). "Garner to be sworn in as mayor of Unified Government and KCK in December". WDAF-TV. Retrieved December 7, 2021.