Carl R. Gerlach is a former Mayor of Overland Park, Kansas.
Carl Gerlach | |
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| Mayor of Overland Park, Kansas | |
| In office 2005 – December 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Eilert |
| Succeeded by | Curt Skoog |
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| Political party | Republican |
Gerlach was first elected as mayor in 2005, replacing Ed Eilert.[1][2] He ran unopposed in his next two elections in 2009 and 2013. Gerlach then beat his first challenger for mayor in 12 years, when he ran for a fourth term in 2017.[3] Gerlach did not run in the city's 2021 mayoral election [2][4] and was succeeded by Overland Park city council member, Curt Skoog.[5]
Prior to that, he served on the city council from 1995 to 2005.[4][6] He is a Republican. [citation needed]
Gerlach earned his bachelor's degree in business administration in 1976 from Kansas State University,[6] where he also played on the men's basketball team.[7][8] He was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1976,[9] but was released from his contract due to an injury suffered during training. Soon thereafter he started a career in the promotional products industry.[10]
References
edit- ^ "The Political Graveyard". Lawrence Kestenbaum. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ a b "Voter Guide: What To Know About The Overland Park Mayoral Primary Election". KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Gerlach Wins Fourth Term As Overland Park Mayor". KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts. 2017-11-08. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ a b "Carl Gerlach, Long-Serving Overland Park Mayor, Won't Seek Reelection". KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts. 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Curt Skoog defeats Mike Czinege to become next mayor of Overland Park".
- ^ a b "Mayor Carl Gerlach". City of Overland Park. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
- ^ "OVERLAND PARK MAYOR REPRESENTING K-STATE ON GROUP THAT ENHANCES REGION'S ECONOMY, QUALITY OF LIFE". Kansas State University. Jan 26, 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
- ^ "Wildcats In The Pros". kstatesports.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
- ^ "Historical NBA Transactions on June 8". basketballreference.com. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
- ^ Pechuls, Anne (January 2006). "Taking The Gavel". PPB. Promotional Products Association International. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
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