Mick Cornett
Michael Earl Cornett Sr. (born July 16, 1958) is an American politician and former television personality who served as the 35th mayor of Oklahoma City, from 2005 until 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he was only the fourth mayor in Oklahoma City history to be elected to three terms and the first to be elected to four terms. He also served as President of the United States Conference of Mayors and as national President of the Republican Mayors and Local Officials (RMLO). He also served as Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Urban Economic Affairs Committee until 2007. In 2018, he was defeated in the Republican runoff by Tulsa businessman Kevin Stitt for the GOP nomination for Governor of Oklahoma. In 2006, Cornett was defeated by Mary Fallin for the Republican runoff for U.S. Congress.
Mick Cornett | |
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Cornett in 2007 | |
| 35th Mayor of Oklahoma City | |
| In office March 2, 2004 – April 10, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Liebmann |
| Succeeded by | David Holt |
| 74th President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office July 22, 2016 – January 20, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Stephanie Rawlings-Blake |
| Succeeded by | Mitch Landrieu |
| Member of the Oklahoma City Council from Ward 1 | |
| In office October 20, 2001 – November 3, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Frosty Peak |
| Succeeded by | Gary Marrs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Earl Cornett July 16, 1958 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa (divorced) Terri Walker (m. 2014) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (BA) New York University (MBA) |