Dorla Elaine Coleman-Bonner
Candidate for Board Member, Kalamazoo Public Library, 4 Year Term
Background
- Occupation
- Retired, City of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Public Library board member since 2024, appointed to fill a vacancy, and current board president. Retired from the City of Kalamazoo.
Documented positions
Roads & infrastructure
Supports building the new Alma Powell Library on the Northside
ReportKalamazoo Public Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Building the new Alma Powell Library on the Northside of Kalamazoo”
Government & transparency
Supports structured board processes and first administrative policies
ReportKalamazoo Public Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“where we updated the bylaws and are developing the board's first administrative policies”
Proposes more creative marketing of free library services
ReportKalamazoo Public Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am encouraging us to become more creative in our marketing methods”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Dorla Elaine Coleman-Bonner on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Kalamazoo County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Kalamazoo Public Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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