Chris Coleman (politician)

Chris Coleman
54th Mayor of Saint Paul
In office
January 3, 2006 – January 2, 2018
Preceded byRandy Kelly
Succeeded byMelvin Carter
Member of the Saint Paul City Council for Ward 2
In office
1997 – January 2003
Personal details
Born (1961-09-01) September 1, 1961 (age 63)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseConnie Coleman
EducationUniversity of Minnesota (BA, JD)

Christopher B. Coleman (born September 1, 1961) is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 54th Mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota between 2006 and 2018. He defeated incumbent mayor Randy Kelly in 2005 and took office on January 3, 2006. He was later succeeded by city councilman Melvin Carter on January 2, 2018.