Kevin Coleman | |
Office: | Mayor of Westland, Michigan |
Term Start: | November 13, 2023 |
Predecessor: | Michael P. Londeau |
Office1: | Member of the Michigan House of Representatives |
Term Start1: | January 1, 2019 |
Term End1: | November 11, 2023 |
Predecessor1: | Robert Kosowski |
Successor1: | Peter Herzberg |
Constituency1: | 16th district (2019ā2023) 25th district (2023) |
Birth Date: | 30 June 1983 |
Alma Mater: | Western Michigan University |
Relatives: | Peter Herzberg (cousin) |
Party: | Democratic |
Kevin Coleman (born June 30, 1983[1]) is an American politician from Michigan. Coleman is the mayor of Westland, Michigan.[2] He previously served as a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 25 (previously numbered as District 16 until 2023).
Coleman was born in Redford, Michigan.[3]
Coleman graduated from Churchill High School. Coleman earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and attended the Lee Honors College.[4] [5] He is a lifelong Michigan resident.
Coleman was a music instructor, and worked in the community on the Westland Festival Committee and the Westland Veterans Association for several years.
In 2014, Coleman's political career began when he became a city councilman for Westland, Michigan.
On November 6, 2018, Coleman was elected as a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 16.[6] He was re-elected to the seat in 2020.[7] In 2022, Coleman was re-elected for his third term, this time in District 25 due to Michigan's redistricting.[8] [9]
In 2023, Mayor Bill Wild of Westland resigned and City Council President Pro Tem Michael P. Londeau was appointed as a replacement.[10] Coleman challenged Londeau in the following election and won 59% to 41%. He is currently serving as the 10th Mayor of the City.
Coleman is Catholic. He lives in Westland, Michigan.[6]