Michael B. Coleman

Since taking office in 2000, Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s core focus has been building stronger, safer neighborhoods and creating jobs by continuing to improve Columbus’ high quality of life. Mayor Coleman was first elected in 1999, re-elected in 2003 and won a third term in November 2007. Prior to becoming mayor, Coleman served as President of Columbus City Council from January of 1997 to November of 1999, and as a council member from February of 1992 to December of 1999. Coleman graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1977 with a degree in Political Science and earned his law degree from the University of Dayton Law School in 1980.