D. Michael Collins

Dennis Michael Collins
62nd Mayor of Toledo
In office
January 2, 2014 – February 6, 2015
Preceded byMichael P. Bell
Succeeded byPaula Hicks-Hudson (acting)
Member of the Toledo City Council
from 2nd district
In office
2008–2014
Personal details
Born(1944-06-30)June 30, 1944
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 6, 2015(2015-02-06) (aged 70)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyIndependent
SpouseSandy Drabik
Children3 daughters 1 son
EducationSt. James Grade School
Libbey High School (1962)
Alma materThe University of Toledo
(B.S., 1975; M.B.A., 1998)

Dennis Michael Collins (June 30, 1944 – February 6, 2015) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Toledo, Ohio, from 2014 until his death in 2015.[1][2] An Independent, he was a member of the Toledo City Council from District 2 (2008-2014). In the 2013 mayoral election, Collins defeated incumbent Independent mayor Michael P. Bell, winning 55.37% of the total vote.[3][4]

  1. ^ Troy, Tom (2015-02-07). "D. Michael Collins: 1944-2015: Toledo mayor 'a true old-fashion Irish leader'". The Blade. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
  2. ^ "Mayor D. Michael Collins". Coyle Funeral and Cremation Services (Obituary). Archived from the original on 2019-10-18. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
  3. ^ "Election Summary Report - General Election - Lucas County, Ohio" (PDF). Board of Elections. Lucas County, Ohio. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  4. ^ Troy, Tom (November 6, 2013). "Toledo Mayoral Race - Collins Bounces Bell". The Blade. Retrieved 8 September 2014.