Michael B. Coleman (b. November 18, 1954) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He is the current mayor of Columbus, Ohio. Image File history File links Summary Mayor of Columbus Ohio Michael B Coleman Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... November 18 is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Government  - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area  - City  212. ...

Coleman earned an undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Cincinnati and a law degree from the University of Dayton. Coleman was a member of the Columbus City Council from 1992-1999, and served as President of the City Council from 1997-1999. In 1998, Coleman was the running mate for gubernatorial candidate Lee Fisher. The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      Political Science is the field concerning the theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behaviour. ... The University of Cincinnati is a state university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. ... A Law degree is the degree conferred on someone who successfully completes studies in law. ... The University of Dayton is a private Catholic university operated by the Society of Mary located in Dayton, Ohio. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... Lee Fisher (born 7 August 1951, in Ann Arbor, Mich. ...

Coleman ran for and won the Columbus mayorship in 1999, and was re-elected unopposed November 4, 2003. He served as a delegate for John Kerry on the Ohio delegation to the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston. November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 57 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Al Gore (born December 11, 1943) is a Vietnam Veteran and the junior United States Senator from Massachusetts. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... 2004 Democratic National Convention logo The 2004 Democratic National Convention culminated in the arrival of John Kerry on July 29 to address the delegates. ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ...

In February 2005, Coleman announced that he would run for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Ohio in the 2006 gubernatorial race, but subsequently dropped out of the race on November 29, 2005, citing heavy work and family obligations. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ohio Governors Ohio was admitted to the Union on March 1, 1803. ... . ... November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Election to City Council

Michael B. Coleman began his career in public office when he was appointed to Columbus City Council in 1992. He was subsequently re-elected to two terms in office. Coleman served as City Council President from 1997 until his election as Mayor in 1999. 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

2006 Democratic Primary for Governor of Ohio

In 2005, Michael B. Coleman was the first Democrat to announce in the Democratic Primary for Governor of Ohio. On November 29, 2005 Coleman withdrew from the race for the Democratic nomination for Governor. He cited family concerns and also that the city of Columbus needed him. The family concerns likely stemmed from his wife's October 2005 arrest by Bexley Ohio police for drunk driving. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... // Bexley is a place in south east London in the London Borough of Bexley. ...

Coleman later endorsed fellow Democrat Ted Strickland for Governor. After Strickland’s victory in November 2006, Michael B. Coleman was selected as Chair for Strickland’s Transition Team. Ted Strickland, Ph. ...

2007 Mayoral Campaign

In 2007, Mayor Michael B. Coleman will seek his third term as Mayor of Columbus. He will face Republican William Todd in the November election. Todd, a health care attorney in private practice, is a recent resident of Northwest Columbus, having moved to the city from Powell, OH in 2005. 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... // William Todd was born to Irish Immigrants Robert Todd and his second wife Elizabeth in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in 1739. ...

Mayoral Career

Since 2000, Mayor Coleman has spent $54 million less than budgeted. At the same time, he boosted the city's spending on police and fire services from 63 percent of the city operating budget to 71 percent in 2005. Coleman has also cut more than $190 million from continuation budgeting levels since 2000, despite increases in costs for medical insurance, wages and Workers Compensation. His record of fiscal management has protected Columbus’ AAA Bond Rating – the highest possible credit rating.

In a bid to deal with a long-time albatross, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio contracted with a local firm, The Grossman Group, Inc., to lease a warehouse on the site of the former trash-burning power plant on the South side of the city.[[1]] The firm runs a recycling business at the location, and Coleman embraced the firm.[[2]] However, Stephen Grossman, the firm's owner, was recently designated a Sexually Oriented Offender after a conviction for child rape.[[3]] Coleman has had no comment about the conviction.

Personal Life

Michael B. Coleman was born on November 18, 1954. Coleman was raised in Toledo and graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1977 with a degree in Political Science. He earned his law degree in 1980 from the University of Dayton Law School. Coleman is married to Frankie Coleman, and they have three grown children, Kimberly, Justin, and John-David.

See also

• Election Results, Ohio Lieutenant Governor
• Election Results, Ohio Lieutenant Governor (Democratic Primaries)

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External links

• Coleman for Columbus
• City of Columbus, Mayor

References

• [4] Coleman drops big for Ohio Governor.
• [5] Strickland Transition Team Updates.
• [6] Columbus Dispatch, May 9, 2007.

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