The Honorable
Dian Slavens
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 21st district
In office
January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2015
Preceded byPhil LaJoy
Succeeded byKristy Pagan
Personal details
Born (1958-03-12) March 12, 1958
Highland Park, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMark Slavens
ResidenceCanton Township, Michigan
Alma materOakland Community College
ProfessionRespiratory therapist

Dian Slavens (born March 12, 1958) is a Democratic politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2015. Slavens represented the 21st House District, which includes Canton Township, Belleville and Van Buren Township.[1]

She served on the Families, Children and Seniors Committee and the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Dian has volunteered at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, as a Sunday School teacher at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Canton Township and as a Girl Scout leader for the Huron Valley Council. Her priorities included school funding, government efficiency, and encouraging residents to buy local, Michigan-based products.[2]

In 2014, Slavens ran for the 7th district of the Michigan Senate, losing to Republican Senator Patrick Colbeck.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 2013-2014 Michigan Manual: State Representative Dian Slavens
  2. ↑ House Resolution No. 470 (2014): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Dian Slavens
  3. ↑ "Canton's Slavens reflects on six years in state House". HometownLife. Retrieved 1 September 2018.


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