Miles Brown Kitts
Miles Brown Kitts | |
|---|---|
| 34th Mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1916–1924 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Veit |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Williams |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 49th district | |
| In office January 1, 1924 – November 30, 1932 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1880 Summit Township, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 27, 1947 (aged 67) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Edinboro State Normal School |
Miles Brown Kitts (April 24, 1880 – May 27, 1947) was a Republican mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania who served as mayor during World War I and the Roaring Twenties. He is considered to have been one of the "most colorful" mayors because he brought about great changes to Erie but, was also investigated by a grand jury in 1921 and almost was indicted.