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

[2] In February 2005, Coleman announced that he would run for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Ohio in the 2006 gubernatorial election, but subsequently dropped out of the race on November 29, 2005, citing heavy work and family obligations.

His final term in office ended on January 1, 2016, when he was succeeded by Columbus City Council President and fellow Democrat Andrew Ginther.

Michael B. Coleman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 18, 1954, and moved to Toledo at an early age.

[1] From 1984 to 1999, Coleman was an attorney in the business practice of Columbus law firm Schottenstein, Zox & Dunn Co. LPA, eventually becoming a partner.

[3] Michael B. Coleman began his career in public office when he was appointed to Columbus City Council in 1992.

Coleman was selected as the 1998 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Ohio, on the same ballot as Lee Fisher.

But on November 29, 2005, he withdrew from the race, citing family concerns and also that the city of Columbus needed him in his current role as mayor.

Under Coleman, the city has also cut more than $190 million from continuation budgeting levels since 2000, despite increases in costs for medical insurance, wages and workers compensation.

Coleman compared the Arizona measure to 19th-century laws that required freed slaves to carry emancipation papers.

Coleman serves as director of business and government strategies and a partner in the firm's Arena District office.

The Colemans have three adult children: Kimberly; Justin, who is an officer with the Columbus Division of Police; and John-David, who served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.