Jim Berryman Explained

Jim Berryman
Term Start:1985
Term End:1990
Term Start2:2013
Term End2:2017
Term Start3:1991
Term End3:1998
Constituency3:11th district (1991–1994)
17th district (1995–1998)
Birth Date:17 February 1947
Alma Mater:Adrian College

Jim Berryman (born February 17, 1947) is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He is the former mayor of Adrian, Michigan. He previously served as a member of the Michigan Senate, where he represented the 11th district from 1991 to 1994, and the 17th district from 1995 to 1998. He served as mayor of Adrian, Michigan, from 1985 to 1990.[1] He is a Democrat and was the first one ever to be elected to the Michigan Senate from Lenawee County. Again, in 2013 Berryman was elected mayor of Adrian (2013-2017).[2] [3]

Early life

Berryman was born on February 17, 1947, and attended Adrian College from 1965 to 1969.[4]

2012 Michigan House of Representatives campaign

On January 6, 2012, Berryman announced his candidacy for the 57th district seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. He ran against the incumbent, Republican Nancy Jenkins. On August 7, 2012, Berryman defeated Harvey Schmidt in the Democratic Party 57th district primary.[5] In the election on November 6, 2012, Berryman was defeated by Nancy Jenkins.[6]

Personal

Berryman lives in Adrian with his wife Susan. They have three children. He is also a member and former president of the Adrian Rotary Club.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Berryhill to Betzold. . March 4, 2023.
  2. Web site: https://www.lenconnect.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2015/10/11/jim-berryman-seeks-re-election/33230806007/. Jim Berryman seeks re-election as mayor. The Daily Telegram. October 11, 2015. March 4, 2023.
  3. Web site: https://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2017/11/07/Jacobson-tops-Berryman-in-Adrian-mayoral-race.html. Jacobson tops Berryman in Adrian mayoral race. Toledo Blade. November 7, 2017. March 4, 2023.
  4. Web site: Jim Berryman. . March 4, 2023.
  5. Web site: Jim Berryman. . March 4, 2023.
  6. Web site: Legislator Details - Jim Berryman. . March 4, 2023.