Kathy Taylor (politician)
Kathryn Louise Taylor (born September 29, 1955) was elected the 38th mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 4, 2006, in the city's largest voter turnout for a mayoral election. She defeated Republican incumbent Mayor Bill Lafortune to become Tulsa's second female mayor, after Susan Savage first filled the post in 1992. Taylor is married to Bill Lobeck, CEO of Vanguard Automotive Group. Taylor served as Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism in Governor Brad Henry's administration from 2003 to 2006. She resigned from that post in order to run for Mayor.
Kathy Taylor | |
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| 38th Mayor of Tulsa | |
| In office April 10, 2006 – December 6, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Bill LaFortune |
| Succeeded by | Dewey Bartlett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1955 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bill Lobeck |
| Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma |
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