Bill Hardiman

William Clyde Hardiman III is an American Republican politician from Michigan.[1] He was the mayor of Kentwood, Michigan from 1992 to 2002. He then ran for Michigan state senate in 2002 in the 29th district, defeating Steve Pestka, and served from 2003 to 2011,[2] when he retired due to term limits.[3] He ran unsuccessfully for Congress in Michigan's 3rd congressional district. In June 2011 he joined the Michigan Department of Human Services, where he focuses on services for veterans.[4]

The Honorable

Bill Hardiman
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 29th district
In office
January 1, 2003  December 31, 2010
Preceded byRobert L. Emerson
Succeeded byDave Hildenbrand
Mayor of Kentwood
In office
1999–2002
Preceded byGerald DeRuiter
Succeeded byRichard Root
Personal details
Born
William Clyde Hardiman III
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Clova
Alma materWestern Michigan University
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids Community College

Hardiman is a veteran himself, having served in Vietnam as a medic in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1968.[4] He has an associate degree from Grand Rapids Community College, a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University, and a master's degree in public affairs from Western Michigan University.

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