List of mayors of Anderson, Indiana facts for kids
A mayor is like the chief leader of a city or town. They help make important decisions, manage city services, and work to make life better for everyone living there. This page lists all the people who have served as the mayor of Anderson, Indiana.
Mayors of Anderson, Indiana
What Does a Mayor Do?
A mayor is the top elected official in a city. They are in charge of the city's government and work with the city council to create laws and manage the city's budget. Mayors often represent the city to the outside world and help solve problems for the people who live there. Their job is very important for the daily life and future of the city.
List of Mayors
Here is a list of all the mayors who have led the city of Anderson, Indiana, since 1865. Each mayor serves a specific period, called a "term," and belongs to a political party.
| # | Name | Term start | Term end | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert N. Williams | 1865 | 1866 | Republican | |
| 2 | John C. Jones | 1866 | 1867 | Democratic | |
| 3 | Wesley Durham (1st) | 1868 | 1869 | Democratic | |
| 4 | Simeon C. Martindale | 1870 | 1871 | Democratic | |
| 5 | William Roach | 1872 | 1873 | Democratic | |
| 6 | William L. Brown | 1874 | 1875 | Temperance | |
| 7 | Byron H. Dyson | 1876 | 1877 | Democratic | |
| 8 | James Hazlett | 1878 | 1881 | Republican | |
| 9 | Wesley Dunham (2nd) | 1882 | 1885 | Democratic | |
| 10 | John F. McClure | 1886 | 1889 | Republican | |
| 11 | John H. Terhune (1st) | 1890 | 1893 | Republican | |
| 12 | Morey M. Dunlap | 1894 | 1901 | Republican | |
| 13 | John L. Forkner | 1902 | 1905 | Democratic | |
| 14 | John H. Terhune (2nd) | 1906 | 1909 | Republican | |
| 15 | Henry P. Hardie | 1909 | 1909 | Republican | |
| 16 | Frank A. Foster | 1910 | 1913 | Democratic | |
| 17 | Jesse H. Mellett (1st) | 1914 | 1917 | Democratic | |
| 18 | William J. Black | 1918 | 1921 | Democratic | |
| 19 | Blanchard J. Horne | 1922 | 1925 | Republican | |
| 20 | Andrew J. Jones | 1925 | 1925 | Republican | |
| 21 | Francis M. Williams | 1926 | 1929 | Republican | |
| 22 | Jesse H. Mellett (2nd) | 1930 | 1933 | Democratic | |
| 23 | Harry R. Baldwin | 1933 | 1942 | Democratic | |
| 24 | Clarence D. Rotruck | 1943 | 1947 | Republican | |
| 25 | G. Lester McDonald | 1948 | 1951 | Democratic | |
| 26 | Noland C. Wright | 1952 | 1955 | Republican | |
| 27 | Ralph R. Ferguson | 1956 | 1963 | Democratic | |
| 28 | Frank H. Allis | 1964 | 1967 | Republican | |
| 29 | J. Ed Flanagan | 1968 | 1971 | Republican | |
| 30 | Robert L. Rock | 1972 | 1980 | Democratic | |
| 31 | Thomas R. McMahan | 1980 | 1987 | Republican | |
| 32 | J. Mark Lawler | 1987 | 2004 | Democratic | |
| 33 | Kevin S. Smith (1st) | 2004 | 2008 | Republican | |
| 34 | Kris Ockomon | 2008 | 2012 | Democratic | |
| 35 | Kevin S. Smith (2nd) | 2012 | 2016 | Republican | |
| 36 | Thomas Broderick Jr. (born in 1952; age 73) |
January 1, 2016 | Present | Democratic |
