John Kivela | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 109th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – May 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Lindberg |
| Succeeded by | Sara Cambensy |
| Mayor of Marquette | |
| In office November 10, 2008 – November 13, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Tourville |
| Succeeded by | Johnny DePetro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1969 Marquette, Michigan |
| Died | May 9, 2017 (aged 47) Lansing, Michigan |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sandra Kivela |
| Children | Shelby and Andrew |
| Residence | Marquette, Michigan |
| Website | Rep. John Kivela |
John Kivela (May 14, 1969 – May 9, 2017) was an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 until his death in 2017, and as Mayor of Marquette, Michigan, from 2008 until 2012.
Kivela was first elected in 2012. His district consisted of Alger, Luce and Schoolcraft counties and part of Marquette County.[1]
His family owned an automotive repair and distributor business in Marquette.[2]
- ^ Ammerman, Loanna E., ed. (2013). "Chapter III: The Legislative Branch" (PDF). Michigan Manual 2013–2014. Lansing: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. p. 200. ISBN 978-1-878210-06-7. ISSN 0091-1933. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ "Kivela, John (D)". MIRS Biographical Profiles. MIRS.