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'''Chris Kolb''' (born 1958) is a politician from [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]] and a former member of the [[Michigan State House of Representatives]]. A [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], Kolb represented the 53rd district, based in Ann Arbor, from January 2001 to January 2007. He was first elected in November 2000, and [[term limits]] prevented him from seeking a fourth two-year term in 2006. Kolb was the first openly gay member of the [[Michigan Legislature]].
'''Chris Kolb''' (born 1958) is a politician from [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]] and a former member of the [[Michigan State House of Representatives]]. A [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], Kolb represented the [[Michigan's 53rd House of Representatives district|53rd district]], based in Ann Arbor, from January 2001 to January 2007. He was first elected in November 2000, and [[term limits]] prevented him from seeking a fourth two-year term in 2006. Kolb was the first openly gay member of the [[Michigan Legislature]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Political career==
==Political career==
[[File:Chris Kolb, Bunyan Bryant, Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha and Paul Mohai.jpg|thumb|left|Kolb with [[Bunyan Bryant]], Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha, and [[Paul Mohai]]]]
Prior to his tenure in the House, Kolb served eight years on the Ann Arbor City Council and was Mayor Pro-tem from 1994 through 2000. Kolb ran for mayor of Ann Arbor as the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] nominee in 1996 and 1998, accusing incumbent [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] mayor [[Ingrid Sheldon]] of not doing enough in the areas of environmental policy, affordable housing, and downtown vitality, but he lost both races by narrow margins.
Prior to his tenure in the House, Kolb served eight years on the Ann Arbor City Council and was Mayor Pro-tem from 1994 through 2000. Kolb ran for mayor of Ann Arbor as the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] nominee in 1996 and 1998, accusing incumbent [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] mayor [[Ingrid Sheldon]] of not doing enough in the areas of environmental policy, affordable housing, and downtown vitality, but he lost both races by narrow margins.


In 2000, he ran for state representative in the 53rd district, seeking to succeed the term-limited Liz Brater. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and won the general election with 27,682 votes (71%) to his Republican opponent's 11,553 (29%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/00gen/08053000.html|title=Michigan Secretary of State: election results |accessdate=2009-03-15}}</ref> On his taking office, Kolb became the [[List of the first LGBT holders of political offices|first ever openly gay]] member of the Michigan Legislature.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.michigandaily.com/content/kiss-rally-success-despite-anti-gay-visitors|work=[[The Michigan Daily]]|date=April 16, 2002|title=Kiss-In Rally a success despite anti-gay visitors|first=Maria|last=Sprow|accessdate=September 28, 2011}}</ref> His election campaigns have frequently won the support of the [[Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund]].
In 2000, he ran for state representative in the 53rd district, seeking to succeed the term-limited Liz Brater. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and won the general election with 27,682 votes (71%) to his Republican opponent's 11,553 (29%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/00gen/08053000.html|title=Michigan Secretary of State: election results|accessdate=2009-03-15|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714182035/http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/00gen/08053000.html|archivedate=2011-07-14}}</ref> On his taking office, Kolb became the [[List of the first LGBT holders of political offices|first ever openly gay]] member of the Michigan Legislature.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.michigandaily.com/content/kiss-rally-success-despite-anti-gay-visitors|work=[[The Michigan Daily]]|date=April 16, 2002|title=Kiss-In Rally a success despite anti-gay visitors|first=Maria|last=Sprow|accessdate=September 28, 2011}}</ref> His election campaigns have frequently won the support of the [[Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund]].


Kolb also previously served as a Legislative Aide to State Representative [[John P. Hansen]].
Kolb also previously served as a Legislative Aide to State Representative [[John P. Hansen]].


In the Michigan House, Kolb supported [[environmentalism|environmental]] legislation such as the Open Space Preservation Act, signed into law by [[List of Governors of Michigan|Governor]] [[Jennifer Granholm]]. In 2002, Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed him to the Michigan Land Use Leadership Council, which would advise her on land use policy. He also supported low tuition at state universities and attempted to add sexual orientation to the list of characteristics covered under the state’s Ethnic Intimidation Act.
In the Michigan House, Kolb supported [[environmentalism|environmental]] legislation such as the Open Space Preservation Act, signed into law by [[List of Governors of Michigan|Governor]] [[Jennifer Granholm]]. In 2002, Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed him to the Michigan Land Use Leadership Council, which would advise her on land use policy. He also supported low tuition at state universities and attempted to add sexual orientation to the list of characteristics covered under the state's Ethnic Intimidation Act.


==After the House==
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==References==
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* [http://www.kolb4staterep.com 2004 campaign site]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20051004205323/http://www.kolb4staterep.com/ 2004 campaign site]
* [http://www.lsj.com/news/capitol/040310gay_1a-5a.html Gay marriage ban fails in state House] (''Lansing State Journal'', March 10, 2004): cites Kolb as "the only openly gay lawmaker in the Legislature".
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060814110828/http://www.lsj.com/news/capitol/040310gay_1a-5a.html Gay marriage ban fails in state House] (''Lansing State Journal'', March 10, 2004): cites Kolb as "the only openly gay lawmaker in the Legislature".


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Latest revision as of 21:18, 26 December 2024

Chris Kolb
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 53rd district
In office
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2006
Preceded byElizabeth Brater
Succeeded byRebekah Warren
Personal details
Born1958 (age 66–67)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Emory University

Chris Kolb (born 1958) is a politician from Ann Arbor, Michigan and a former member of the Michigan State House of Representatives. A Democrat, Kolb represented the 53rd district, based in Ann Arbor, from January 2001 to January 2007. He was first elected in November 2000, and term limits prevented him from seeking a fourth two-year term in 2006. Kolb was the first openly gay member of the Michigan Legislature.

Early life

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Kolb graduated from Huron High School in 1976. He went on the University of Michigan, where he received a bachelor of science in natural resources before conducting graduate studies in political science at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

He worked in the environmental management field for 12 years, specializing in waste management and recycling.

Political career

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Kolb with Bunyan Bryant, Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha, and Paul Mohai

Prior to his tenure in the House, Kolb served eight years on the Ann Arbor City Council and was Mayor Pro-tem from 1994 through 2000. Kolb ran for mayor of Ann Arbor as the Democratic nominee in 1996 and 1998, accusing incumbent Republican mayor Ingrid Sheldon of not doing enough in the areas of environmental policy, affordable housing, and downtown vitality, but he lost both races by narrow margins.

In 2000, he ran for state representative in the 53rd district, seeking to succeed the term-limited Liz Brater. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and won the general election with 27,682 votes (71%) to his Republican opponent's 11,553 (29%).[1] On his taking office, Kolb became the first ever openly gay member of the Michigan Legislature.[2] His election campaigns have frequently won the support of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund.

Kolb also previously served as a Legislative Aide to State Representative John P. Hansen.

In the Michigan House, Kolb supported environmental legislation such as the Open Space Preservation Act, signed into law by Governor Jennifer Granholm. In 2002, Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed him to the Michigan Land Use Leadership Council, which would advise her on land use policy. He also supported low tuition at state universities and attempted to add sexual orientation to the list of characteristics covered under the state's Ethnic Intimidation Act.

After the House

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On leaving the House of Representatives, Kolb accepted a job with the Early Childhood Investment Corporation, a state agency charged with the education of children under the age of five. He served as Vice President for Public Affairs. He also served as executive director of Unity Michigan, a statewide coalition of LGBT advocacy groups. In December 2008, he became President of the Michigan Environmental Council, a statewide coalition of 70 environmental, public health and faith-based nonprofit groups.[3]

Term limits prevent him from seeking a return to the State House; Michigan's term limits amendment imposes a lifetime maximum of three two-year terms as a state representative. In 2010, he declined to run for the Michigan Senate in the 18th District, a seat left open when Democratic Sen. Liz Brater was termed out.

Electoral history

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  • 2004 election for State House
    • Chris Kolb (D), 80%
    • Erik Sheagren (R), 20%
  • 2002 election for State House
    • Chris Kolb (D), 78%
    • John Milroy (R), 22%
  • 2000 election for State House
    • Chris Kolb (D), 71%
    • Robert Bykowski (R), 29%

References

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  1. ^ "Michigan Secretary of State: election results". Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  2. ^ Sprow, Maria (April 16, 2002). "Kiss-In Rally a success despite anti-gay visitors". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
  3. ^ "Ann Arbor's Chris Kolb to head Michigan Environmental Council". The Ann Arbor News. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
Preceded by State Representative for Michigan's 53rd District
2001–2007
Succeeded by