Sly James is an American politician known for working as a mayor at City of Kansas City, Missouri.
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Breakthrough:Elected 54th Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri in 2011
10 Quick Facts About Sly James
- Full Name: Sly James
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Politician
- Date of Birth: December 9, 1951
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Licia Clifton
- Popular As: Sylvester James Jr
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Sly James Age
Sly James is about 75 years old as of 2026. Sly James was born in 1951.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Rockhurst College and University of Minnesota.
- Rockhurst College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: English
- University of Minnesota
- Qualification: Juris Doctor (JD)
- Field of Study: Law
Career & Work
Sly James' career includes public service roles with City of Kansas City, Missouri.
Organization: City of Kansas City, Missouri
Role: Mayor
Period: 2011–2019
Details: Kansas City, Missouri
Rise to Fame
Sly James gained public attention through Elected 54th Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.
Sly James Family & Relationships
Sly James is married to Licia Clifton.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sly James
- Popular As: Sylvester James Jr
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 9, 1951
- Age: 74
- Birthday: December 9
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Licia Clifton
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
