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American politician from Michigan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dian Slavens (born March 12, 1958) is a Democratic politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2015. Slavens represented the 21st House District, which includes Canton Township, Belleville and Van Buren Township.[1]
The Honorable Dian Slavens | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
In office January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Phil LaJoy |
Succeeded by | Kristy Pagan |
Personal details | |
Born | Highland Park, Michigan | March 12, 1958
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mark Slavens |
Residence | Canton Township, Michigan |
Alma mater | Oakland Community College |
Profession | Respiratory therapist |
She served on the Families, Children and Seniors Committee and the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Dian has volunteered at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, as a Sunday School teacher at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Canton Township and as a Girl Scout leader for the Huron Valley Council. Her priorities included school funding, government efficiency, and encouraging residents to buy local, Michigan-based products.[2]
In 2014, Slavens ran for the 7th district of the Michigan Senate, losing to Republican Senator Patrick Colbeck.[3]
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