Paula Zelenko

Paula Zelenko is a Michigan politician who formerly served as Burton, Michigan's mayor and a member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Paula Zelenko
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 50th district
In office
2001 – 2006[1]
Preceded byDeborah Cherry
Succeeded byTed Hammon[2]
Mayor
In office
2011–2019
Preceded byCharles Smiley
Succeeded byDuane Haskins
ConstituencyBurton, Michigan[3]
City Councilor
In office
2008–2010
Succeeded byDennis O'Keefe[4]
ConstituencyBurton, Michigan
City Councilor
In office
1991 – 2001[1]
ConstituencyBurton, Michigan
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)William Zelenko[1]
Relationsnine granddaughters
Childrensix daughters
Alma materRoss Medical Education Center
Parker Chiropractic School[1]
Professionpolitician

In 1991, Zelenko was elected to the Burton City Council serving until 2001. Then she was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives serving the 50th district until 2006. Zelenko returned to the Burton City Council in 2008 and serving until December 2010.[1] She ran for 26th District State Senator in 2010 but was unsuccessful. In November 2010, Burton Mayor Charles Smiley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives 50th district seat. The Council pre-selected Zelenko prior to Smiley's resignation date to have a smooth transition.[3] In 2019, Zelenko announced she was not going to seek a third term as mayor.[5] On November 18, 2019, Duane Haskins was sworn in as Zelenko's successor.[6]

Political offices
Preceded by
Charles Smiley		 Mayor of Burton
2011-2019		 Succeeded by
Duane Haskins
Preceded by
 Councilor of Burton
2008-2011		 Succeeded by
Dennis O'Keefe
Preceded by
Deborah Cherry		 Michigan Representative
50th District
2001-2006		 Succeeded by
Ted Hammon
Preceded by
 Councilor of Burton
1991-2001		 Succeeded by

References
  1. Acosta, Roberto (July 28, 2011). "Burton mayoral candidates tackle questions on budget, consolidation and ideas for cost-cutting". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
  2. Longley, Kristin (August 5, 2008). "Challenger Jim Slezak defeats incumbent legislator, Ted Hammon, in Burton area state House seat". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  3. Acosta, Roberto (January 3, 2011). "Paula Zelenko officially becomes Burton's newest mayor". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
  4. Acosta, Roberto (January 25, 2011). "Burton City Council picks O'Keefe to replace Zelenko". Flint Journal. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  5. "Burton mayor not seeking third term in office". Mlive. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  6. "Haskins sworn-in as Burton mayor". The Burton View. November 21, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2020.


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