Kevin Coleman (politician) explained

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 (2019ā€“2023)
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).

Early life and education

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.

Career

Early career

Coleman was a music instructor, and worked in the community on the Westland Festival Committee and the Westland Veterans Association for several years.

City council

In 2014, Coleman's political career began when he became a city councilman for Westland, Michigan.

State legislature

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]

Mayor

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.

Personal life

Coleman is Catholic. He lives in Westland, Michigan.[6]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Representative KEVIN COLEMAN Dā€“16th Representative District - Michigan Manual .
  2. Web site: State Rep. Kevin Coleman becomes Westland's new mayor . 2023-11-08 . The Detroit News . en-US.
  3. Web site: Gongwer News Service-Michigan . 2023-11-30 . www.gongwer.com.
  4. Web site: HOME . 2023-11-30 . Kevin Coleman for Westland Mayor . en-US.
  5. Web site: Office of the Mayor Westland, MI . 2023-11-30 . www.cityofwestland.com.
  6. Web site: Representative Kevin Coleman . . October 16, 2019.
  7. Web site: 2020 Michigan State House Election Results The Detroit News . 2023-11-30 . www.detroitnews.com . en.
  8. News: 2022 Michigan State House - District 25 Election Results . .
  9. Web site: Michigan Mapping Process .
  10. Web site: Westland council appoints Mike Londeau to vacant mayor's post . 2023-11-08 . Observer and Eccentric Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies . en-US.