Kenneth Oliver

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]

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)

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]