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Mayor Victor W. Loomis, Jr. photoMayor Victor W. Loomis, Jr

(517) 319-6920 City | (517) 351-7974 Home
E-Mail: vloomis@cityofeastlansing.com
Mayor of East Lansing, November 2007 to present

Re-elected Mayor November 10, 2009

Re-elected to City Council November 2, 2009

Elected Mayor November 14, 2007
Elected as Mayor Pro Tem November 15,
Re-elected to City Council November 8, 2005
Elected to City Council November 6, 2001

Personal
Married to Nancy Defever
Two daughters, Elaine and Angela
Graduate of East Lansing High School
Resident of East Lansing since 1949

Boards and Commissions
Chairperson, Downtown Development Authority
Comprehensive Plan Team
Council of Neighborhood Presidents

 

Education
Graduate, Michigan State University in Business Administration, 1972
United States Army, 1966-69

Community Activities
Board member East Lansing Art Festival
Rotary Club of East Lansing
Regional Chamber of Commerce
Lansing Jaycees
Board and Executive Committee, Woldumar Nature Center Education

Professional Activities
Michigan Bankers Association



Mayor Pro Tem Diane Goddeeris photoMayor Pro Tem Diane Goddeeris

(517) 319-6920 City | (517) 332-6489 Home
E-Mail: dgoddee@cityofeastlansing.com

Mayor Pro Tem, November 2007 to present
 
Re-elected Mayor Pro Tem November 10, 2009

Elected Mayor Pro Tem November 14, 2007

Elected to City Council November 6, 2007

Appointed to Council October 10, 2006

 

Personal


Married to John Goddeeris - Professor of Economics, MSU


Three children: Laura – East Lansing, MI; Charles- Farmington Hills, MI; Mary-Chicago, IL


Member of University Lutheran Church


Resident of East Lansing since 1980

 

Boards and Commissions


Capital Area Michigan Works Administrative Board
Tri County Office on Aging Consortium Board – Vice Chair

 

Education


BSN - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 1977

 

Community Activities

Comprehensive Plan Committee, 2001-05


East Lansing High School Parent Council President, 1999-01


Planning Commissioner, City of East Lansing, 1990-96, Vice-Chair 1992-95, Chair 1995-96


Pinecrest Parent Council, Secretary, Treasurer, 1990-94


East Lansing Recreation and Arts Board of Directors, 1989-90


Tamarisk Neighborhood Association President, 1985-89

 

Professional
 Activities

Registered Nurse - Sparrow Hospital


Michigan Nurses Association - Board of Directors
National Nurses United – Vice-President

 

Awards


2008 Presidents Award – Michigan Nurses Association

2007 Jean Granger Nursing Award – Sparrow Hospital
2006 Sparrow Hospital Nurse of the Year - Women's Services


2002 Economic and General Welfare Achievement Award - Michigan Nurses Association

 

 

Councilmember Kevin E. Beard photo

 

 

Councilmember Kevin E. Beard

(517) 319-6920 City | (517) 285-8549 Cell
E-Mail: kbeard@cityofeastlansing.com

 

Re-elected to City Council November 2, 2009

Elected to the Council November 8, 2005
   
Personal
25-year resident
Age: 53
Married to Nancy Morelli
Four adult children, three adult stepchildren, two granddaughters, three grandsons
Raised four children in the East Lansing schools
Member of Edgewood United Church

Education
Michigan State University, 1983, Liberal Arts - English
Currently enrolled in the MSU School of Labor and Industrial Relations pursuing a Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations degree
Other graduate work in public policy, organizational development, and labor and industrial relations
Michigan Political Leadership Program 2001 Fellowship at M.S.U.

Professional Activities
General Motors (retired after 31 years): Human Resource Development, Safety, and Education & Training for GM and the UAW

Community Activities
Planning Commission, 1996-03 (eight years, six as chair)
East Village Planning Team, 2004 (Chair)
Comprehensive Plan Team, 2000-05 (Chair)
Parks & Recreation Commission, 2004-05 (Chair)
Officer of the Southeast Marble Community Association
Edgewood United Church: Worked with the Youth Advisory Committee and the Board of Adult Programs
Assisted Boy Scout Leaders of Troop 2 (Peoples Church) - 3 sons in program, 1 Eagle Scout
Volunteer: Great Lakes Folk Festival, East Lansing Art Festival, Project Pride, Michigan Fest, Winter Fest Chili Cook-off Judge, Delta Sigma Phi bed race judge, and more



Councilmember Roger W. Peters photoCouncilmember Roger W. Peters

(517) 351-9566 Home | (517) 281-9867 Cell
E-Mail: rpeters@cityofeastlansing.com

Elected to City Council November 6, 2007
   
Personal
Married to Justine
Two adult children, 25 and 28
Resident of East Lansing since 1978

Education
J.D., Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 1975
B.S., Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 1970

Boards and Commissions
East Lansing Public Library, Board of Trustees, 1999-06 (Former president)
City of East Lansing, Planning Commission, 1988-91 (Former chair)
Mid-Michigan Capital Library Cooperative, Board of Directors, 2003-05

Professional Experience

Administrative Law Specialist, Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth
Legal Counsel/Division Director, Legislative Service Bureau, Michigan Legislature
Legal Counsel/ Administrator, Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules
Editor, Public and Local Acts of Michigan and Michigan Compiled Laws
Adjunct Faculty, M.P.A. Program (Administrative Law and Public Regulation), Western Michigan University

Community and Professional Activities
Community Volunteer-ELRA, Project Pride, ELPS Projects, United Way, etc.
Committee on Legal Research and Publications, State Bar of Michigan, 1979-84, 1987-92, 1994-00, 2002-08
Plain English Committee, State Bar of Michigan, 1999-00
Intellectual Property Section, State Bar of Michigan, 2002-03
State Bar of Michigan Leadership Institute, 1998
Board of Directors, National Conference of State Legislatures, Legal Section, 1989-92



Councilmember Nathan Triplett photoCouncilmember Nathan Triplett

(517) 719-6499 Cell
E-Mail: ntriple@cityofeastlansing.com

Elected to City Council November 6, 2007
   
Personal
Married to Sarah Gonzales Triplett
Member of Edgewood United Church of Christ

Education
Pursuing, Michigan State University Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Law, 2012
Graduate, University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (Masters of Public Policy), 2009

Graduate, Michigan State University (Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory & Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations), 2006
Michigan Political Leadership Program, 2006

Boards and Commissions
Human Relations Commission, Vice Chair
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee
Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee

Professional
Legislative Aide, Office of State Representative Kate Ebli, Michigan House of Representatives

Community/Other Activities
Michigan Equality Board of Directors
Ingham County Democratic Party, Vice Chair

Awards
Governor's Service Award, 2003
GLSEN Pathfinder Award, 2002

Mayor Victor W. Loomis, Jr. photoMayor Victor W. Loomis, Jr

(517) 319-6920 City | (517) 351-7974 Home
E-Mail: vloomis@cityofeastlansing.com
Mayor of East Lansing, November 2007 to present

Re-elected Mayor November 10, 2009

Re-elected to City Council November 2, 2009

Elected Mayor November 14, 2007
Elected as Mayor Pro Tem November 15,
Re-elected to City Council November 8, 2005
Elected to City Council November 6, 2001

Personal
Married to Nancy Defever
Two daughters, Elaine and Angela
Graduate of East Lansing High School
Resident of East Lansing since 1949

Boards and Commissions
Chairperson, Downtown Development Authority
Comprehensive Plan Team
Council of Neighborhood Presidents

 

Education
Graduate, Michigan State University in Business Administration, 1972
United States Army, 1966-69

Community Activities
Board member East Lansing Art Festival
Rotary Club of East Lansing
Regional Chamber of Commerce
Lansing Jaycees
Board and Executive Committee, Woldumar Nature Center Education

Professional Activities
Michigan Bankers Association



Mayor Pro Tem Diane Goddeeris photoMayor Pro Tem Diane Goddeeris

(517) 319-6920 City | (517) 332-6489 Home
E-Mail: dgoddee@cityofeastlansing.com

Mayor Pro Tem, November 2007 to present
 
Re-elected Mayor Pro Tem November 10, 2009

Elected Mayor Pro Tem November 14, 2007

Elected to City Council November 6, 2007

Appointed to Council October 10, 2006

 

Personal


Married to John Goddeeris - Professor of Economics, MSU


Three children: Laura – East Lansing, MI; Charles- Farmington Hills, MI; Mary-Chicago, IL


Member of University Lutheran Church


Resident of East Lansing since 1980

 

Boards and Commissions


Capital Area Michigan Works Administrative Board
Tri County Office on Aging Consortium Board – Vice Chair

 

Education


BSN - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 1977

 

Community Activities

Comprehensive Plan Committee, 2001-05


East Lansing High School Parent Council President, 1999-01


Planning Commissioner, City of East Lansing, 1990-96, Vice-Chair 1992-95, Chair 1995-96


Pinecrest Parent Council, Secretary, Treasurer, 1990-94


East Lansing Recreation and Arts Board of Directors, 1989-90


Tamarisk Neighborhood Association President, 1985-89

 

Professional
 Activities

Registered Nurse - Sparrow Hospital


Michigan Nurses Association - Board of Directors
National Nurses United – Vice-President

 

Awards


2008 Presidents Award – Michigan Nurses Association

2007 Jean Granger Nursing Award – Sparrow Hospital
2006 Sparrow Hospital Nurse of the Year - Women's Services


2002 Economic and General Welfare Achievement Award - Michigan Nurses Association

 

 

Councilmember Kevin E. Beard photo

 

 

Councilmember Kevin E. Beard

(517) 319-6920 City | (517) 285-8549 Cell
E-Mail: kbeard@cityofeastlansing.com

 

Re-elected to City Council November 2, 2009

Elected to the Council November 8, 2005
   
Personal
25-year resident
Age: 53
Married to Nancy Morelli
Four adult children, three adult stepchildren, two granddaughters, three grandsons
Raised four children in the East Lansing schools
Member of Edgewood United Church

Education
Michigan State University, 1983, Liberal Arts - English
Currently enrolled in the MSU School of Labor and Industrial Relations pursuing a Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations degree
Other graduate work in public policy, organizational development, and labor and industrial relations
Michigan Political Leadership Program 2001 Fellowship at M.S.U.

Professional Activities
General Motors (retired after 31 years): Human Resource Development, Safety, and Education & Training for GM and the UAW

Community Activities
Planning Commission, 1996-03 (eight years, six as chair)
East Village Planning Team, 2004 (Chair)
Comprehensive Plan Team, 2000-05 (Chair)
Parks & Recreation Commission, 2004-05 (Chair)
Officer of the Southeast Marble Community Association
Edgewood United Church: Worked with the Youth Advisory Committee and the Board of Adult Programs
Assisted Boy Scout Leaders of Troop 2 (Peoples Church) - 3 sons in program, 1 Eagle Scout
Volunteer: Great Lakes Folk Festival, East Lansing Art Festival, Project Pride, Michigan Fest, Winter Fest Chili Cook-off Judge, Delta Sigma Phi bed race judge, and more



Councilmember Roger W. Peters photoCouncilmember Roger W. Peters

(517) 351-9566 Home | (517) 281-9867 Cell
E-Mail: rpeters@cityofeastlansing.com

Elected to City Council November 6, 2007
   
Personal
Married to Justine
Two adult children, 25 and 28
Resident of East Lansing since 1978

Education
J.D., Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 1975
B.S., Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 1970

Boards and Commissions
East Lansing Public Library, Board of Trustees, 1999-06 (Former president)
City of East Lansing, Planning Commission, 1988-91 (Former chair)
Mid-Michigan Capital Library Cooperative, Board of Directors, 2003-05

Professional Experience

Administrative Law Specialist, Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth
Legal Counsel/Division Director, Legislative Service Bureau, Michigan Legislature
Legal Counsel/ Administrator, Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules
Editor, Public and Local Acts of Michigan and Michigan Compiled Laws
Adjunct Faculty, M.P.A. Program (Administrative Law and Public Regulation), Western Michigan University

Community and Professional Activities
Community Volunteer-ELRA, Project Pride, ELPS Projects, United Way, etc.
Committee on Legal Research and Publications, State Bar of Michigan, 1979-84, 1987-92, 1994-00, 2002-08
Plain English Committee, State Bar of Michigan, 1999-00
Intellectual Property Section, State Bar of Michigan, 2002-03
State Bar of Michigan Leadership Institute, 1998
Board of Directors, National Conference of State Legislatures, Legal Section, 1989-92



Councilmember Nathan Triplett photoCouncilmember Nathan Triplett

(517) 719-6499 Cell
E-Mail: ntriple@cityofeastlansing.com

Elected to City Council November 6, 2007
   
Personal
Married to Sarah Gonzales Triplett
Member of Edgewood United Church of Christ

Education
Pursuing, Michigan State University Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Law, 2012
Graduate, University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (Masters of Public Policy), 2009

Graduate, Michigan State University (Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory & Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations), 2006
Michigan Political Leadership Program, 2006

Boards and Commissions
Human Relations Commission, Vice Chair
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee
Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee

Professional
Legislative Aide, Office of State Representative Kate Ebli, Michigan House of Representatives

Community/Other Activities
Michigan Equality Board of Directors
Ingham County Democratic Party, Vice Chair

Awards
Governor's Service Award, 2003
GLSEN Pathfinder Award, 2002

   
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