John Hieftje
John Hieftje (/ˈhiːftjɛ/ HEEFT-yeh, /-dʒə/ -jə) is an American politician who served as the 60th mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hieftje began his political career in 1999, when he was elected to the city council for Ann Arbor's 1st Ward as a Democrat. He was first as Mayor in 2000, and was re-elected in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012.
John Hieftje | |
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Hieftje in 2012 | |
| 60th Mayor of Ann Arbor | |
| In office November 13, 2000 – November 10, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Ingrid Sheldon |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Taylor |
| Member of the Ann Arbor City Council from Ward 1 | |
| In office November 8, 1999 – November 13, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Vereen-Dixon |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathryn Goodson |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University |
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