Irma_Clark-Coleman
Irma Clark-Coleman
American politician from Michigan
Irma Clark-Coleman (born April 14, 1937) is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. She was a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 3rd district from 2003 to 2010. Previously she was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002.[1][2]
Irma Clark-Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wayne County Commission from the 5th district 6th District (2011–2012) | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Keith D. Williams |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond M. Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Morris Hood III |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Morris Hood, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Morris Hood III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1937-04-14) April 14, 1937 (age 87) Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ron |
| Profession | Public administration |
Clark-Coleman attended Detroit Public Schools and holds a B.A. and M.A. in communications from Wayne State University. Beginning in 1967, Clark-Coleman held a variety of positions in Wayne County government; starting as a stenographer, and eventually serving as assistant director for Public Information to the county Road Commission, Media Relations Manager for Wayne County Executive William Lucas, Press Secretary to County Executive Ed McNamara and Director of Human Relations. Clark Coleman retired from Wayne County in 1998.
Clark-Coleman is married to Rev. Ron D. Coleman, Sr., pastor of God Land Unity Church. Clark-Coleman has two children.
In 1991, Clark-Coleman was appointed to the Detroit Board of Education - and served in that capacity until 1998. Clark-Coleman served as the board's vice president and president (1996–1998).
Clark-Coleman was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives (district 11) in 1998 - and re-elected in 2000. In 2002, she was elected to the Michigan State Senate - and re-elected in 2006. Clark-Coleman served on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Under the term limits provisions of Michigan's Constitution, Clark-Coleman was barred from seeking re-election in 2010.
- 2006 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Irma Clark-Coleman (D) (inc.) | 82.5% |
| Paul E. Sophiea (R) | 17.5% |
- 2006 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District (Democratic primary)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Irma Clark-Coleman (inc.) | 61.4% |
| Alison Vaughn | 16.6%% |
- 2002 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Irma Clark-Coleman (D) | 80.6% |
| Jose A. Hernandez II (R) | 19.4% |
- 2002 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District (Democratic primary)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Irma Clark-Coleman | 63.4% |
| Ronald J. Tafelski | 15.7% |
| Doug Thomas | 12.8% |
- Michigan Legislative Service Bureau (2006). Michigan Manual 2005-2006. Lansing, MI: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. pp. 129. ISBN 1-878210-06-8. Retrieved 2007-03-09.
- Michigan Senate Democrats (2007). "Michigan Senate Democrats: About Irma Clark-Coleman". Retrieved 2007-03-09. [dead link]
- Michigan Senate - Irma Clark-Coleman[permanent dead link]
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Irma Clark-Coleman (MI)[permanent dead link] profile
- Follow the Money - Irma Clark-Coleman
- Michigan Bureau of Elections - Irma Clark-Coleman (State Senate) campaign finance reports and data
- Michigan Bureau of Elections - Irma Clark (State House) campaign finance reports and data
- Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus
- Michigan Liberal - SD03
| Preceded by | State Senator from Michigan's 3rd District 2003 – 2010 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | State Representative from Michigan's 11th District 1999 – 2002 |
Succeeded by |