Doug Coleman

Doug Coleman
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
In office
2013 – Incumbent
Mayor of Apache Junction, Arizona
In office
1995–2007
Personal details
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Roxanne Coleman
Children 6
Residence Apache Junction, Arizona
Alma mater Northern Arizona University
Occupation Businessman, Teacher
Religion The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)
Website Campaign website

Doug Coleman is an American politician from Apache Junction, Arizona who has served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives since January 2013. He also served as Mayor of Apache Junction, Arizona from 1995-2007 and was the first mayor of Apache Junction to be re-elected by the people.

Early life

Coleman grew up in Mesa, Arizona and graduated from Westwood High School. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business, Office, and Distributive Education from Arizona State University in 1981 and a Master's degree in Vocational Education from Northern Arizona University in 1989.

Political career

Coleman began his political career in 1991 by serving on the Apache Junction City Council and after serving 4 years on City Council he was elected Mayor of Apache Junction in 1995. He was the first Mayor of Apache Junction to be re-elected by the voters and was re-elected 6 times. On January 31, 2012 Coleman resigned from City Council to run for the Arizona House of Representatives. Coleman is currently serving with Kelly Townsend as Arizona House of Representatives members from District 16.

Personal life

Coleman and his wife Roxanne have been married for 34 years. They have 6 daughters, 4 sons-in-law, and 10 grandchildren. Coleman is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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