| Mike Rawlings | |
|---|---|
|   Rawlings in 2012 | |
| 61st Mayor of Dallas | |
| Assumed office June 27, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Dwaine Caraway | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1954 Borger, Texas, U.S. | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Spouse(s) | Micki Rawlings | 
| Children | Gunnar and Michelle | 
| Residence | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | 
| Alma mater | Boston College | 
| Religion | Presbyterian | 
| Website | Official website | 
Mike Rawlings (born August 25, 1954) is an American businessman and politician who serves as the 61st and current Mayor of Dallas. A member of the Democratic Party, he won the 2011 Dallas mayoral election defeating former Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle. He is also the former CEO of Pizza Hut and a former chief executive of the Tracy-Locke ad agency. In addition to his work in the city, Rawlings is also a prominent opponent of domestic violence, speaking at many events, including a Ring The Bell event at the United Nations alongside actor Patrick Stewart.