Robert William Kozaren (June 5, 1934 – 2007) was a Polish-American Democratic politician born in Detroit, Michigan.[1][2] He served as mayor of the city of Hamtramck, Michigan, from 1980 to 1997.[3] Elected to nine terms, he was the longest-serving mayor of Hamtramck.
Robert Kozaren | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan | |
| In office 1980–1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert William Kozaren June 5, 1934 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Died | 2007 (aged 72–73) United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
Kozaren was president of the city council (and a former deputy city clerk) when he entered the primary for the mayoral election in the fall of 1979. At the time, Hamtramck came to symbolize the Rust Belt. He beat the sitting mayor "with a message of hope and renewal".[4] At 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m), Kozaren was an impressive figure walking down the street and enjoyed being personable with the people of his town. His enthusiasm and people skills were cited as a reason for his success at the polls and his eighteen-year reign as mayor.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Symbols of Austerity: 16 Flagless Flagpoles". The New York Times. June 14, 1987.
- ^ Wilkerson, Isabel (September 19, 1987). "THE PAPAL VISIT; A Witamy for Wojtyla in Hamtramck". The New York Times.
- ^ Neavling, Steve (25 December 2007). "Robert Kozaren (1934–2007) Hamtramck Mayor Stood Tall Through Tough Times for City". Detroit Free Press. p. A4.
- ^ Kowalski, Greg (2002). Hamtramck: The Driven City. Arcadia Publishing. p. 129. ISBN 9780738523804. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- ^ Kowalski, Greg (2012). Legendary Locals of Hamtramck, Michigan. Arcadia. p. 27. ISBN 9781467100175. Retrieved 5 February 2013.