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Michael Copeland represented the City of Olathe for 20 years as Mayor.
- Mayor Copeland was the 58th and longest-serving Olathe Mayor.
- He was first elected Mayor in April 2001.
- He served as At-Large Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem from April 1995 to April 2001.
- He was first elected to the Olathe City Council as Ward 4 Councilmember in 1993.
Mayor Copeland represented the City of Olathe with the following organizations:
- Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Board
- Johnson and Wyandotte Counties Council of Mayors, Past Chairman
- Johnson County Community College Foundation Board
- Johnson County Education Research Triangle Authority
- KVC Health Systems, Inc. Board
- Olathe Mayor’s Children's Fund (Formerly the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund)
- Olathe Chamber of Commerce Board
- Union Station Kansas City Board
- University of Kansas Hospital Authority Board
- Community Leaders of America Steering Committee
- U.S. Conference of Mayors
- Greater Kansas City Federal Executive Board, Chairman
- Kansas and Missouri Metropolitan Culture District (Bi-State Tax) Commission
- KC SmartPort Board
- Advisory Council of the Health Partnership Clinic of Johnson County
- Boy Scouts of America Iron Horse Honorary District Committee
- Olathe Library Board
Mayor Copeland has been recognized in several areas of community service:
Promoting equal opportunities and fostering understanding and appreciation among diverse groups in our community:
- Outstanding Public Service Award, Mid-America Asian Culture Association, 2019
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award, Olathe Branch of the NAACP, 2011
- Chairman’s Award, Olathe Human Relations Commission, 2010
Promoting children’s literacy:
- Daily Points of Light Award, 2007
- Friends of Education Award, Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force, 2007
Advocating for our military:
- Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, 2006
Supporting youth and families:
- Citizen of the Year, KidsTLC, 2005
- Community Partner Award, KVC Health Systems, Inc., 2005
Civic:
- Distinguished Community Service Award, MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, 2009
- Alumnus of the Year, MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, 2009
- Citizen of the Year, Olathe Chamber of Commerce, 2007
- Graduate, Leadership Olathe, 1994
Achievements for Olathe:
- Added 18 parks and 29 miles of trails
- Opened the Olathe Community Center
- Opened the new Indian Creek Library
- Completed the Santa Fe Railroad grade separation
- Opened the new Lake Olathe Park
- Opened the new Olathe City Hall downtown
Mike is survived by his wife Maria, daughters Olivia and Abigail, and son Joshua.
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