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.
John Kivela | |
|---|---|
| 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(s) | Sandy |
| Children | Shelby and Andrew |
| Residence | Marquette, Michigan |
| Website | Rep. John Kivela |
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]
Death
Kivela was found dead on May 9, 2017, at a home he owned in Lansing, Michigan. He hanged himself.[3] Hours earlier, he was released from jail following his second arrest for drunk driving. After his first arrest in 2015, he acknowledged he had a lifelong drinking problem and said he was seeking help.[4]
References
- Ammerman, Loanna E., ed. (2013). "Chapter III: The Legislative Branch" (PDF). Michigan Manual 2013–2014. Lansing: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. p. 200. ISBN 1-878210-06-8. ISSN 0091-1933. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- "Kivela, John (D)". MIRS Biographical Profiles. MIRS.
- Gerstein, Michael (May 11, 2017). "Death certificate confirms Kivela committed suicide". The Detroit News.
- Egan, Paul; Gray, Kathleen; Haxel, Chris (May 9, 2017). "Lawmaker dies from apparent suicide after 2nd drunk driving arrest". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
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