Robert G. Knight
Robert G. Knight | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Wichita, Kansas | |
| In office 1995–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Elma Broadfoot |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Mayans |
| In office 1989–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Sheldon Kamen |
| Succeeded by | Frank M. Ojile |
| In office 1987–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Casado |
| Succeeded by | Sheldon Kamen |
| In office 1984–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Margalee Wright |
| Succeeded by | Kathlien Robertson Edmiston (honorary) Robert C. Brown (elected) |
| In office 1980–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Casado |
| Succeeded by | Robert C. Brown |
| 74th National League of Cities | |
| In office 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Clarence E. Anthony |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Archer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1941 |
Robert G. "Bob" Knight (born July 31, 1941) is an American former politician who served several stints as a Republican mayor of Wichita, Kansas[1] for seven terms.[2][3] He first ran for office, Wichita City Council, in 1979. He also served under Democratic Governor Joan Finney as Kansas Secretary of Commerce and Housing. He is generally known as "Bob Knight."[4]
Knight served as president of the National League of Cities in 2000.[5]
References
- ^ Political Graveyard profile
- ^ AP via Topeka Capital Journal of April 3, 2003
- ^ The Winfield Courier of October 8, 2013
- ^ Dorothy L. Thompson Lecture Series Profile at Kansas State University Archived 2015-03-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Past Presidents of the National League of Cities" (PDF). National League of Cities. June 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2025.