[1] Michael B. Coleman (born November 18, 1954) is an American politician of the Democratic Party, the 52nd mayor of Columbus, Ohio.

Earl W. Smith, a Republican, was a retired Columbus Division of Police sergeant, and the principal of E.W.

During his years with the Crime Prevention Unit, and later as a supervisor with the Community Liaison Section within the Strategic Response Bureau, Smith represented the Division in virtually all of Columbus's neighborhoods and came to know many of the city's local community leaders.

Additionally, he developed and presented crime prevention and safety programs to civic organizations, neighborhood associations and business groups.

He served 12 years as a civil servant for Columbus City Schools as a video production coordinator.