Jim Berryman

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]

For the political cartoonist, see James T. Berryman.
Jim Berryman
Mayor of Adrian, Michigan
In office
1985–1990
In office
2013–2017
Member of the Michigan Senate
In office
1991–1998
Preceded byNorm Shinkle
Succeeded byBeverly S. Hammerstrom
Constituency11th district (1991–1994)
17th district (1995–1998)
Personal details
Born (1947-02-17) February 17, 1947
Political partyDemocratic

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]

References
  1. "Berryhill to Betzold". Political Graveyard. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  2. "Jim Berryman seeks re-election as mayor". The Daily Telegram. October 11, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  3. "Jacobson tops Berryman in Adrian mayoral race". Toledo Blade. November 7, 2017. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  4. "Jim Berryman" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  5. "Jim Berryman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  6. "Legislator Details - Jim Berryman". Library of Michigan. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
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