Mick Cornett became Oklahoma City's 35th mayor in 2004. He is just the fourth mayor in the City’s history to be elected to a third term.
Mayor Cornett has been at the forefront of the Oklahoma City renaissance, setting forth a vision that the people of Oklahoma City have embraced time and again. Under Cornett's leadership, the city has seen the final completion of MAPS 1, the implementation of MAPS for Kids, and the passage and implementation of MAPS 3. During his tenure, Oklahoma City's economy has been one of the strongest in the nation. With the Mayor leading the way to secure an NBA team, Oklahoma City became a major league city. And by putting our city on a diet, Mayor Cornett has been a trailblazer in the anti-obesity effort. He is also a national leader on municipal issues, serving as President of the nation's Republican mayors.
Mayor Cornett was an all state athlete at Putnam City High School and graduated from the University of Oklahoma. He spent 20 years in local television before being elected to the City Council in 2001. He is now an Executive Vice President of Acerman McQueen, and was recently named "Advertising Man of the Year" by the OKC Ad Club. He and his wife Lisa have three grown sons.
Mayor Cornett has worked to promote an inclusive and optimistic vision of Oklahoma City, fueled by bold ideas. Cornett's humble nature, intense work ethic and optimistic attitude have become emblematic of a city that, as Cornett says, "works hard and dreams big."