Sly James

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sly James
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Dec 9, 1951(1951-12-09)
Age	73
Birthplace	Kansas City
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Sly James Biography

Sly James is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 9, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. American politician, most well-known for his time as the 54th Mayor in Kansas City, Missouri. He is also famous for his affiliation with the Democratic Party and for founding an own firm of lawyers.

He has been credited with having felicitated He is known for having complimented Barack Obama‘s role in preserving race relations within Kansas City.’s role in preserving the race relations within Kansas City.

James grew up on the East side of Kansas City, at 44th Street and Montgall Avenue. He graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in 1969. There, he was the lead singer of the Amelia Earhart Memorial Flying Band (later renamed Manchester Trafficway) from 1965 to 1970. The band was the opening act for Jefferson Airplane when it performed in Kansas City.

In 1971 James joined the Marines and served as a military policeman in California, Japan, and the Philippines; he was honorably discharged in 1975.

He was was raised and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and got married Licia Clifton. They have four children: Eric, Malik, Kyle and Aja.

Sly James Net Worth

Sly James is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sly James 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He joined the marines . He then attended Rockhurst College in 1980 where the degree was in English. Then he went to Law school in Syracuse University College of Law. Then, he was elected the city’s mayor in Kansas City in 2011.

He is well-known for being the leader in The Amelia Earhart Memorial Flying Band later Manchester Trafficway which opened for Jefferson Airplane when they played in Kansas City.

Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr. (born December 9, 1951) is an American politician who served as the 54th mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 2011 to 2019. James has lived in Kansas City’s Union Hill neighborhood. As mayor, he was known for wearing bow ties.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sly James Dating?

According to our records, Sly James married to Licia James. As of December 1, 2023, Sly James’s is not dating anyone.

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The race for the general runoff election on March 22, 2011, between James and Burke was described as low-key and cordial. Whereas James had been endorsed by the Kansas City Star, Burke had been endorsed by former mayors Charlie Wheeler, Richard L. Berkley, and Kay Barnes. Ultimately, with only 21 percent of the City’s registered voters voting, James defeated Burke by 54 percent to 46 percent. James celebrated his victory at the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City’s 18th and Vine District.

Facts & Trivia

Sly Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sly James celebrates birthday on December 9 of every year.

James ran for re-election in the city’s 2015 mayoral election. He won with 87.3% of the vote.

Top Facts about Sly James

1. Sly James is a former mayor of Kansas City.
2. He served as mayor from 2011 to 2019.
3. James was the city’s first African American mayor.
4. During his tenure, he focused on economic development and infrastructure.
5. Under his leadership, Kansas City saw significant growth in jobs and population.
6. James also worked to improve public safety and reduce crime rates.
7. He implemented several initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence.
8. James is a lawyer by profession and practiced law for over 30 years before entering politics.
9. He received his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School.
10. James has been recognized for his leadership and advocacy work on various issues, including education and civil rights.

What is Sly James doing now?

Mayor Sly James was sworn in as the 56th Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri on March 22, 2011. Since taking office, he has focused his efforts towards making Kansas City best in four key areas: Education, Employment, Efficiency, and Enforcement.

Who is the new mayor of Kansas City Missouri?

Quinton Donald Lucas (born August 19, 1984) is an American politician serving as the 55th and current mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. He was elected in 2019 and is the city’s third African-American mayor. Before his election, he was a law school professor, community leader, and city council member.

How long was Sly James mayor in Kansas City?

Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr. (born December 9, 1951) is an American politician who served as the 54th mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 2011 to 2019.

What is the salary of the Kansas City mayor?

Job TitleAnnual SalaryMonthly Pay
Regional Mayor| $87,096| $7,258
International Mayor| $86,219| $7,185
Executive Mayor| $84,407| $7,034
Online Mayor| $77,207| $6,434

How much does the mayor of St Louis get paid?

Job TitleAnnual SalaryMonthly Pay
Regional Mayor| $75,652| $6,304
Executive Mayor| $74,566| $6,214
International Mayor| $72,985| $6,082
Online Mayor| $66,482| $5,540