Kevin Coleman | |
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Mayor of Westland, Michigan | |
Assumed office November 13, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Michael P. Londeau |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 1,2019 –November 13,2023 | |
Preceded by | Robert Kosowski |
Succeeded by | Peter Herzberg |
Constituency | 16th district (2019–2023) 25th district (2023) |
Personal details | |
Born | June 30,1983 |
Political party | Democratic |
Relatives | Peter Herzberg (cousin) |
Alma mater | Western Michigan University |
Website | Campaign website |
Kevin Coleman (born June 30,1983 [1] ) is an American politician serving as the mayor of Westland,Michigan since 2023. [2] [3] A member of the Democratic Party,Coleman previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023.
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]
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]
In 2014,Coleman's political career began when he became a city councilman for Westland,Michigan. [6] [7]
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]
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]
Coleman is Catholic. [1] He lives in Westland,Michigan. [5]