Dian Slavens Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Dian Slavens
State House:Michigan
District:21st
Term Start:January 1, 2009
Term End:January 1, 2015
Predecessor:Phil LaJoy
Successor:Kristy Pagan
Birth Date:12 March 1958
Birth Place:Highland Park, Michigan
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Mark Slavens
Residence:Canton Township, Michigan
Alma Mater:Oakland Community College
Profession:Respiratory therapist

Dian Slavens (born March 12, 1958) is a Democratic politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2015. Slavens represented the 21st House District, which includes Canton Township, Belleville and Van Buren Township.[1]

She served on the Families, Children and Seniors Committee and the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Dian has volunteered at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, as a Sunday School teacher at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Canton Township and as a Girl Scout leader for the Huron Valley Council. Her priorities included school funding, government efficiency, and encouraging residents to buy local, Michigan-based products.[2]

In 2014, Slavens ran for the 7th district of the Michigan Senate, losing to Republican Senator Patrick Colbeck.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 2013-2014 Michigan Manual: State Representative Dian Slavens
  2. House Resolution No. 470 (2014): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Dian Slavens
  3. News: Canton's Slavens reflects on six years in state House . 1 September 2018 . HometownLife . en.