Dates in office: June 8, 1911 - April 13, 1915
Born: April 26, 1851
Died: December 10, 1927

Whitaker McDonough “Whit” Grant, an attorney and businessman, was the first Mayor elected under the Commission form of government established in March of 1911. 
Born in Alabama, Grant lived in Iowa and Alaska before arriving to practice law in Oklahoma City. While practicing law, he also positioned himself as a businessman and civic leader. Barely one year into his first term, Grant’s wife, Kate, died from complications of a sudden stroke. 
As mayor, Grant promised to combat ongoing crime and vice, but his administration was very lax when it came to enforcing the laws.  The gambling houses that were closed under Mayor Scales’ administration reopened and bootleggers continued to ply their trade.  
While leaders continued to debate ways to clean up Oklahoma City, voters made two unsuccessful attempts to recall Grant by petition.