Dennis Michael Collins | |
|---|---|
| 62nd Mayor of Toledo | |
| In office January 2, 2014 – February 6, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Michael P. Bell |
| Succeeded by | Paula Hicks-Hudson (acting) |
| Member of the Toledo City Council from 2nd district | |
| In office 2008–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 30, 1944 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 2015 (aged 70) Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Sandy Drabik |
| Children | 3 daughters 1 son |
| Education | St. James Grade School Libbey High School (1962) |
| Alma mater | The University of Toledo (B.S., 1975; M.B.A., 1998) |
Dennis Michael Collins (June 30, 1944 – February 6, 2015) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Toledo, Ohio, from 2014 until his death in 2015.[1][2] An Independent, he was a member of the Toledo City Council from District 2 (2008-2014). In the 2013 mayoral election, Collins defeated incumbent Independent mayor Michael P. Bell, winning 55.37% of the total vote.[3][4]
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- ^ "Election Summary Report - General Election - Lucas County, Ohio" (PDF). Board of Elections. Lucas County, Ohio. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ Troy, Tom (November 6, 2013). "Toledo Mayoral Race - Collins Bounces Bell". The Blade. Retrieved 8 September 2014.