Mike Rawlings | |
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Rawlings in 2012
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61st Mayor of Dallas | |
Assumed office June 27, 2011 |
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Preceded by | Dwaine Caraway |
Personal details | |
Born |
Borger, Texas, U.S. |
August 25, 1954
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Micki Rawlings |
Children | Gunnar and Michelle |
Residence | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Alma mater | Boston College |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Website | Official website |
Mike Rawlings (born August 25, 1954) is an American businessman and politician who serves as the 61st and current Mayor of Dallas. A member of the Democratic Party, he won the 2011 Dallas mayoral election defeating former Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle. He is also the former CEO of Pizza Hut and a former chief executive of the Tracy-Locke ad agency. In addition to his work in the city, Rawlings is also a prominent opponent of domestic violence, speaking at many events, including a Ring The Bell event at the United Nations alongside actor Patrick Stewart.