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Knox White

Knox WhiteKnox H. White has been Mayor of the City of Greenville since 1995. A cornerstone of his leadership has been advancing neighborhood initiatives, neighborhood revitalization, and involving citizens in city government.

Now serving his 11th year as Mayor, he has spearheaded downtown retail and residential revitalization. His most ambitious project has been reclaiming the birthplace of Greenville, the historic Reedy River Falls, and the creation of a world-class public garden along the river.

A native of Greenville, Knox White is a partner in the law firm of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., where he heads the Firm’s immigration and customs practices. Mayor White graduated from Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville Senior High School, Wake Forest University, and the University of South Carolina School of Law. He is married to Marsha P. White and they have two children.

Mayor White is a member of Christ Church Episcopal; North Greenville Rotary; Board of Visitors of the University Center of Greenville; and serves on the Board of Directors for the The Peace Center for the Performing Arts and Metropolitan Arts Council.