Irma Clark-Coleman

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 byKeith D. Williams
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010
Preceded byRaymond M. Murphy
Succeeded byMorris Hood III
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 11th district
In office
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2002
Preceded byMorris Hood, Jr.
Succeeded byMorris Hood III
Personal details
Born (1937-04-14) April 14, 1937
Georgia
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Ron
ProfessionPublic administration

Early life and career

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.

Family

Clark-Coleman is married to Rev. Ron D. Coleman, Sr., pastor of God Land Unity Church. Clark-Coleman has two children.

Political career

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.

Electoral history
  • 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%

References
  1. 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.
  2. Michigan Senate Democrats (2007). "Michigan Senate Democrats: About Irma Clark-Coleman". Retrieved 2007-03-09.
Preceded by
Raymond M. Murphy		 State Senator from Michigan's 3rd District
2003 – 2010		 Succeeded by
Morris Hood III
Preceded by
Morris Hood, Jr.		 State Representative from Michigan's 11th District
1999 – 2002		 Succeeded by
Morris Hood III
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