Steve Collier

Steve Collier is a lifelong resident of Lawrence. He attended Harrison Hill Elementary, Belzer Middle School and is a 1973 graduate of Lawrence Central High School. After graduating from Hanover College in 1977, Mayor Collier returned to Lawrence as a teacher at Lawrence North. He taught U.S. History and initiated LN's AP U.S. History curriculum during his career. He coached football, baseball and wrestling for the Wildcats and served as Dean of Students and Athletic Director during his 33 year tenure. He and his wife, Chris raised their son and daughter in the City of Lawrence. After his retirement from teaching, he served the City on the Common Council as councilor for the fifth district, 2012-15. Mayor Collier took office in January 2016 and is the seventh mayor elected to serve the citizens of Lawrence. He is committed to public safety for this community and continued economic growth and development. Mayor and Mrs. Collier celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary during the summer of 2017 and are the proud grandparents of three grandchildren.