Jerome Prince (politician) facts for kids
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Jerome A. Prince
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| 21st Mayor of Gary, Indiana | |
| In office January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Karen Freeman-Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Eddie Melton |
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| Born | August 16, 1964 Gary, Indiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1982–1986 |
Jerome A. Prince was a leader in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. He served as the 21st mayor of Gary. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Prince became mayor on January 1, 2020. He served until December 31, 2023.
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Early Life and Education
Jerome A. Prince was born on August 16, 1964. He grew up in Gary, Indiana. He went to Lew Wallace High School and graduated from there.
Public Service Career
In 1982, Jerome Prince joined the United States Marine Corps. This is a branch of the U.S. military. After serving, he returned to Gary in 1986. He then worked in sales.
In 1994, Prince started working for the government. He joined the Calumet Township Assessor's office. An assessor helps decide the value of property for taxes.
Serving on the City Council
In 1999, Prince was elected to the Gary City Council. The City Council helps make decisions for the city. He represented the fifth district of Gary.
Lake County Assessor
Later, in 2008, Prince became a member of the Lake County Council. This council makes decisions for the whole county. In 2014, he was elected as the Lake County Assessor. He held this important job until 2019.
Mayor of Gary
In 2019, Jerome Prince was elected as the mayor of Gary. He took office on January 1, 2020. As mayor, he worked on several important projects for the city.
Key Initiatives as Mayor
Mayor Prince focused on making Gary a better place. He wanted to bring back manufacturing jobs to the city. These jobs help people find work and support their families.
He also worked to make the city government more fair. In March 2020, he signed an order to hire more people from minority groups, women, and veterans.
Another big goal was to make Gary safer. Mayor Prince worked to tear down old, empty buildings. This helps reduce crime and makes neighborhoods look better.
End of Term
In May 2023, there was an election to choose the next mayor. State Senator Eddie Melton won the election. Jerome Prince finished his term as mayor on December 31, 2023.
