Don Kiser
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Don Kiser was an American
politician
and the Mayor
of Paris, Kentucky
from 2002 up until his death in 2009.
Kiser originally was a city commissioner for five years before being elected mayor in 2002. Kiser was one of the first full time mayors of the city as the city manager runs the city. Kiser pushed for many developments within the city including a new Wal-Mart
complex. He stated in 2004 the "If you told me four years ago Paris would get a Starbucks
, I'd say you were out of your mind."
Kiser collapsed on April 22, 2009 while working at city hall. He was rushed to hospital where he later died on May 23, 2009. He had a history of heart problems. His wife died in 2003 and he is survived by his five children.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and the Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Paris, Kentucky
Paris, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,183 people, 3,857 households, and 2,487 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 4,222 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 84.23% White, 12.71% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16%...
from 2002 up until his death in 2009.
Kiser originally was a city commissioner for five years before being elected mayor in 2002. Kiser was one of the first full time mayors of the city as the city manager runs the city. Kiser pushed for many developments within the city including a new Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
complex. He stated in 2004 the "If you told me four years ago Paris would get a Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks Corporation is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 17,009 stores in 55 countries, including over 11,000 in the United States, over 1,000 in Canada, over 700 in the United Kingdom, and...
, I'd say you were out of your mind."
Kiser collapsed on April 22, 2009 while working at city hall. He was rushed to hospital where he later died on May 23, 2009. He had a history of heart problems. His wife died in 2003 and he is survived by his five children.