Jim Berryman | |
|---|---|
| Mayor ofAdrian, Michigan | |
| In office 1985–1990 | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Member of theMichigan Senate | |
| In office 1991–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Norm Shinkle |
| Succeeded by | Beverly S. Hammerstrom |
| Constituency | 11th district (1991–1994) 17th district (1995–1998) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1947-02-17)February 17, 1947 (age 78) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Adrian College |
Jim Berryman (born February 17, 1947) is a politician from theU.S. state ofMichigan. He is the former mayor of Adrian, Michigan. He previously served as a member of theMichigan Senate, where he represented the11th district from 1991 to 1994, and the17th district from 1995 to 1998. He served as mayor ofAdrian, Michigan, from 1985 to 1990.[1] He is aDemocrat and was the first one ever to be elected to the Michigan Senate from Lenawee County.[citation needed] Again, in 2013 Berryman was elected mayor of Adrian (2013-2017).[2][3]
Berryman was born on February 17, 1947, and attendedAdrian College from 1965 to 1969.[4]
On January 6, 2012, Berryman announced his candidacy for the57th district seat in theMichigan 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 byNancy Jenkins.[6]
Berryman lives in Adrian with his wife Susan. They have three children. His granddaughter, Olivia Berryman, goes to Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. He is also a member and former president of the Adrian Rotary Club.[4]