Bill Hardiman

The Honorable
Bill Hardiman III
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 29th district
In office
January 1, 2003  December 31, 2010
Preceded by Robert L. Emerson
Succeeded by Dave Hildenbrand
Mayor of Kentwood
In office
1999–2002
Preceded by Gerald DeRuiter
Personal details
Born William Clyde Hardiman III
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Clova
Alma mater Western Michigan University
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids Community College

Bill Hardiman is an American Republican politician from Michigan.[1] He was the mayor of Kentwood, Michigan from 1992 to 2002. He then ran for Michigan state senate in 2002, defeating Steve Pestka, and served from 2003 to 2011,[2] when he retired due to term limits.[3] He ran unsuccessfully for Congress in Michigan's 3rd congressional district. In June 2011 he joined the Michigan Department of Human Services, where he focuses on services for veterans.[4]

Hardiman is a veteran himself, having served in Vietnam as a medic in the U.S. Army from 1967-1968.[4] He has an associate degree from Grand Rapids Community College, a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University, and a master's degree in public affairs from Western Michigan University.

Sources

  1. 2009-2010 Michigan Manual: State Senator Bill Hardiman
  2. Scorecard at Michigan League of Conservation Voters
  3. Agar, John (May 11, 2010). "Fight for state Sen. Bill Hardiman's seat will be one of the hottest in Michigan". MLive. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Vietnam veteran, former state senator joins Michigan Department of Human Services to ensure veterans receive benefits they deserve". Michigan Department of Human Services. June 29, 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
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