Kevin Coleman (politician)

Kevin Coleman (born June 30, 1983[1]) is an American politician from Michigan. Coleman is the mayor of Westland, Michigan.[2][3] He previously served as a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 25 (previously numbered as District 16 until 2023).

Kevin Coleman
Mayor of Westland, Michigan
Assumed office
November 13, 2023
Preceded byMichael P. Londeau
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 2019 – November 11, 2023
Preceded byRobert Kosowski
Succeeded byPeter Herzberg
Constituency16th district (2019–2023)
25th district (2023)
Personal details
BornJune 30, 1983 (age 40)
Political partyDemocratic
RelativesPeter Herzberg (cousin)
Alma materWestern Michigan University
WebsiteCampaign website

Early life and education

Coleman was born in Redford, Michigan.[1][4]

Coleman graduated from Churchill High School.[4] Coleman earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and attended the Lee Honors College.[5][6][7] He is a lifelong Michigan resident.[7]

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.[1][6][7]

City council

In 2014, Coleman's political career began when he became a city councilman for Westland, Michigan.[6][7]

State legislature

On November 6, 2018, Coleman was elected as a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 16.[5] He was re-elected to the seat in 2020.[8] In 2022, Coleman was re-elected for his third term, this time in District 25 due to Michigan's redistricting.[9][10]

Mayor

In 2023, Mayor Bill Wild of Westland resigned and City Council President Pro Tem Michael P. Londeau was appointed as a replacement.[11] Coleman challenged Londeau in the following election and won 59% to 41%.[2] He is currently serving as the 10th Mayor of the City.[7]

Personal life

Coleman is Catholic.[1] He lives in Westland, Michigan.[5]

See also

References
  1. "State Representative KEVIN COLEMAN D–16th Representative District - Michigan Manual" (PDF).
  2. "State Rep. Kevin Coleman becomes Westland's new mayor". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  3. At 5:45pm today I was sworn-in as the 10th Mayor of the City of Westland and immediately started my official duties as our city's executive. I vow to... | By Mayor Kevin Coleman | Facebook, retrieved 2023-11-15
  4. "Gongwer News Service-Michigan". www.gongwer.com. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  5. "Representative Kevin Coleman". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  6. "HOME". Kevin Coleman for Westland Mayor. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  7. "Office of the Mayor | Westland, MI". www.cityofwestland.com. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  8. "2020 Michigan State House Election Results | The Detroit News". www.detroitnews.com. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  9. "2022 Michigan State House - District 25 Election Results". Detroit Free Press.
  10. "Michigan Mapping Process".
  11. "Westland council appoints Mike Londeau to vacant mayor's post". Observer and Eccentric Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies. Retrieved 2023-11-08.


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