Ken Harris (politician)

Kenneth N. Harris, Sr.
Harris in 2007
Member of the Baltimore City Council from the 4th district
In office
1999–2007
Preceded by(new district)
Succeeded byWilliam Henry
ConstituencyNortheast Baltimore
Personal details
Born( 1963-07-17)July 17, 1963
Baltimore, Maryland
DiedSeptember 20, 2008(2008-09-20) (aged 45)
Baltimore, Maryland
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnnette
ChildrenNicole, Kenneth, Jr.
Residence(s)Baltimore, Maryland

Kenneth N. Harris, Sr. (July 17, 1963 – September 20, 2008), a member of the Democratic Party, was a candidate for Baltimore City Council President. He served on the city council since 1999, representing Baltimore's 4th Council District, until 2007. On September 20, 2008, Harris was shot and killed outside of a jazz club in northeast Baltimore.