Bill Hardiman
| The Honorable Bill Hardiman III | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 29th district | |
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In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Emerson |
| Succeeded by | Dave Hildenbrand |
| Mayor of Kentwood | |
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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
- ↑ 2009-2010 Michigan Manual: State Senator Bill Hardiman
- ↑ Scorecard at Michigan League of Conservation Voters
- ↑ 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.
- 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.