Kathy Whitmire
American politician
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Kathryn Jean Whitmire (née Niederhofer; born August 15, 1946) is an American politician, businesswoman, and accountant. She was the 57th Mayor of Houston from 1982 to 1992. She was the city's first female mayor.
Kathy Whitmire | |
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| 57th Mayor of Houston | |
| In office January 2, 1982[1] – January 2, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Jim McConn |
| Succeeded by | Bob Lanier |
| 47th President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 1989–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Holland |
| Succeeded by | Robert Isaac |
| City Controller of Houston | |
| In office December 13, 1977[2] – January 2, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Leonel Castillo |
| Succeeded by | Lance Lalor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kathryn Jean Niederhofer August 15, 1946 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jim Whitmire
(m. 1970; died 1976)Alan J. Whelms (m. 2002) |
| Relations | John Whitmire (former brother-in-law) |
| Residence | Hauʻula, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Houston (BBA) |
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References
change- ↑ Currie, Glenne (January 2, 1982). "Houston's Lady Mayor". Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ↑ "Whitmire v. Kriegel". Retrieved December 12, 2023.
Other websites
change- Whitmire, Mayor Kathy and Jim Barlow. Mayor Kathy Whitmire Oral History, Houston Oral History Project, July 14, 2008.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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