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Kenneth "Ken" Kennedy (September 15, 1942 - May 17, 2015) was a businessman and American politician.

Political career

Kennedy was elected to Williamsburg County Council in 1994, and served until 1991. He was a member of the Democratic party, and from 1987 to 1990, Kennedy chaired the Williamsburg County, South Carolina Democratic Party.

Kennedy served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 101st District, serving from 1991 to 2010. Kennedy retired in 2010, opting not to seek re-election.

Community service

Kennedy's community contributions included service on the Greeleyville Medical Center Board of Directors, and on the University of South Carolina Substance Abuse Advisory Council.

Death

Kennedy died on May 17, 2015.

References

1. "Kenneth Kennedy". Ballotpedia. 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
2. "South Carolina House Resolution". Legiscan. 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
3. "Representative Kenneth Kennedy". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
4. "Former House of Representative Ken Kennedy passes away". The Post and Courier. May 25, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2024.

• 1942 births
• 2015 deaths
• Democratic Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
• African-American people in South Carolina politics
• 21st-century African-American politicians
• 20th-century African-American politicians
• 21st-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly