Paula Zelenko Explained

Paula Zelenko
State House:	Michigan
District:	50th
Term Start:	2001
Term End:	2006^[1]
Predecessor:	Deborah Cherry
Successor:	Ted Hammon^[2]
Birth Date:	12 January 1957
Party:	Democratic
Spouse:	William Zelenko
Children:	6
Alma Mater:	Ross Medical Education Center Parker Chiropractic School

Paula Zelenko (born January 12, 1957) is a Michigan politician who formerly served as Burton, Michigan's mayor and a member of the Michigan House of Representatives.^[3]

Career

In 1991, Zelenko was elected to the Burton City Council, serving until 2001. She was then elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, serving the 50th district until 2006. Zelenko returned to the Burton City Council in 2008 and served until December 2010. In 2010, she was an unsuccessful candidate for the 26th district of the Michigan Senate. In November 2010, Burton Mayor Charles Smiley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. The council had pre-selected Zelenko prior to Smiley's resignation date.^[4] In 2019, Zelenko announced she would not seek a third term as mayor.^[5] On November 18, 2019, Duane Haskins was sworn in as Zelenko's successor.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: Burton mayoral candidates tackle questions on budget, consolidation and ideas for cost-cutting . Roberto . Acosta . The Flint Journal . July 28, 2011 . 28 July 2011.
2. News: Longley. Kristin. Challenger Jim Slezak defeats incumbent legislator, Ted Hammon, in Burton area state House seat. 29 July 2011. The Flint Journal. August 5, 2008.
3. Web site: State Representative John P. Hansen. . May 18, 2020.
4. News: Acosta. Roberto. Paula Zelenko officially becomes Burton's newest mayor . 13 April 2011. The Flint Journal. January 3, 2011.
5. Web site: Burton mayor not seeking third term in office . . August 9, 2020.
6. Web site: November 21, 2019 . Haskins sworn-in as Burton mayor . The Burton View . August 9, 2020.