Robert Blythe is a life-long resident of Richmond, KY and has served as a city commissioner for 16 years.
In January 2019, Blythe was sworn in as the first African-American in history to lead the city with a population of just over 35,000 people.
In Focus: Robert Blythe First African-American Elected as Mayor of Richmond
PUBLISHED 10:58 AM EST Feb. 18, 2019