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Irma Clark-Coleman
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| Member of the Wayne County Commission from the 5th district 6th District (2011–2012) |
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| In office January 1, 2011 – June 10, 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Keith D. Williams |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 3rd district |
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| In office January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Raymond M. Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Morris Hood III |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 11th district |
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| In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Morris Hood, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Morris Hood III |
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| Born | April 14, 1937 Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 2025 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ron |
| Profession | Public administration |
Irma Clark-Coleman (April 14, 1937 – June 10, 2025) was an American politician from Michigan. She was a member of the Democratic Party.
She served in the Michigan Senate from 2003 to 2010. Before that, she was part of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002. Later, she worked on the Wayne County Commission from 2011 until her death.
Early Life and Public Service
Irma Clark-Coleman went to public schools in Detroit. She earned two degrees from Wayne State University in communications.
Starting in 1967, she held many different jobs in the government of Wayne County. She began as a stenographer, which is someone who types what people say very quickly.
Later, she became an assistant director for Public Information. This job involved sharing news with the public. She also managed media relations for the county executive.
She was a press secretary, helping leaders talk to reporters. Her last role before retiring was Director of Human Relations. This meant she worked to improve relationships among people. She retired from Wayne County in 1998.
Her Political Journey
In 1991, Irma Clark-Coleman was chosen to join the Detroit Board of Education. This board helps manage the public schools in Detroit. She served on the board until 1998. During her time there, she was both the vice president and the president of the board.
In 1998, she was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Michigan. She was re-elected in 2000.
Then, in 2002, she was elected to the Michigan State Senate. This is another important group that makes laws for Michigan. She was re-elected to the Senate in 2006.
While in the Senate, she was part of the Senate Appropriations Committee. This committee decides how the state's money will be spent. Due to rules about term limits in Michigan, she could not run for re-election in 2010.
Personal Life and Passing
Irma Clark-Coleman was married to Reverend Ron D. Coleman, Sr. He is a pastor at God Land Unity Church. She had two children.
Irma Clark-Coleman passed away on June 10, 2025. She was 88 years old.
