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The Glover Report: Northwest Baltimore County Loses an Icon: Remembering Ken Oliver

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The Glover Report: Northwest Baltimore County Loses an Icon: Remembering Ken Oliver
Ken Oliver was the first Black Baltimore County Councilman.
By Doni Glover, Publisher
(RANDALLSTOWN – November 12, 2024) – The Greater Baltimore community mourns the loss of two iconic figures, Mary Pat Clarke and Ken Oliver, who both passed away over the weekend. This tribute remembers Ken Oliver, a trailblazer who became Baltimore County’s first Black county councilman.
Oliver was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1945, Ken Oliver moved to Baltimore, where he attended public schools before pursuing a business degree at the University of Baltimore. He later earned an MBA in finance from Morgan State University, marking the start of a distinguished career in banking. He first worked as a finance specialist in the Office of Finance Programs at the Department of Business and Economic Development in 2011. Rising swiftly, he later became Vice President of commercial lending at the Harbor Bank of Maryland, eventually serving as Senior Vice President for credit and marketing at the Development Credit Fund, Inc. Oliver also taught as an Assistant Professor at Coppin State College, highlighting his commitment to community education.

A devoted family man, Councilman Oliver was married and left behind three grandchildren. He served on the Baltimore County Council from 2002 to 2014, representing the 4th district, which includes much of the Liberty Road corridor. Throughout his tenure, Oliver held numerous leadership positions, including Chair of the county’s Planning Board (1999-2001), Chair of the Spending Affordability Committee, and member of the Human Relations Commission and the Private Industry Council. He also chaired the Citizens Advisory Board for the Walter P. Carter Community Mental Health Center and served on the State Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators.

Oliver was a fighter, not afraid to take on tough challenges.

Oliver’s contributions transformed northwest Baltimore County. His efforts brought valuable resources and amenities to the Liberty Road area, including a Walmart, a Home Depot, the Liberty Road Resource Center, and a YMCA featuring the county’s largest indoor track. Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith recognized Oliver’s unwavering commitment to bringing equal amenities to the predominantly Black community along Liberty Road, ensuring they received the same opportunities as other areas.

Known for his tenacity and resilience, Oliver’s early days in Baltimore’s Westside neighborhoods shaped his approach to leadership. Often the only Black man in the room, he remained steadfast in his mission, unfazed by challenges. Ken Oliver was driven to serve and unapologetically dedicated to uplifting his community.

Ken, you will be missed!

 

The Glover Report: Northwest Baltimore County Loses an Icon: Remembering Ken Oliver
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