Bynum Announces Politically Diverse Cabinet, Including Former Mayor Kathy Taylor
Mayor-elect G.T Bynum announces young, diverse staff that includes a political veteran: Kathy Taylor
By KEVIN CANFIELD
If Mayor-elect G.T. Bynum was hoping to make a splash with the unveiling of his Mayor’s Office staff, he’s succeeded.
The group is diverse and young — the average age is just shy of 35 — and sure to bring a new look and energy level to the 15th floor of City Hall.
It better, because the oldest newcomer — who is actually not a newcomer at all — is former Mayor Kathy Taylor, a woman not exactly known for lollygagging through life.
Taylor, 61, will serve as Bynum’s chief of economic development. Bynum takes office Dec. 5.
“When you look at her background as a corporate executive of a Fortune 500 company, her time as (Oklahoma’s) secretary of commerce, her time as our mayor, her time leading a foundation, and its focus on entrepreneurial activity … I do not think there is anyone in the world more qualified to lead our economic development opportunities than her,” Bynum said.