Jim Strickland (politician)
Jim Strickland | |
|---|---|
| 64th Mayor of Memphis | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | A C Wharton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mishawaka, Indiana, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Melyne Strickland |
| Alma mater | University of Memphis |
| Website | http://www.votejimstrickland.com |
Jim Strickland is the mayor of the city of Memphis, Tennessee. Before becoming mayor, Strickland worked as an attorney and an adjunct professor at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He first held office as a member of the Memphis City Council in 2007.
Early life, education, and early career
Strickland was born in Mishawaka, Indiana before moving to Memphis, Tennessee. There, Strickland graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1982 and received a bachelor's degree and J.D. from the University of Memphis in 1989.[1]
His professional experience includes working in the private law practices of Kustoff & Strickland, PLLC and Glankler Brown, PLLC, clerking for Justice William H. D. Fones of the Tennessee Supreme Court, and working as an adjunct law professor at the University of Memphis.[2]
Memphis City Council
After being first elected to the City Council in October 2007, Strickland was re-elected in October 2011. In 2013, he was elected to serve as Vice Chairman and was the Chairman of the Council for 2014.[1]
Memphis mayor
On January 15, 2015, Jim Strickland announced his plan to run for mayor. Throughout his campaign, Strickland focused on crime and poverty throughout Memphis.[3]
Strickland was elected mayor on October 8, 2015 with 41.55% of the city's vote.[4] He was sworn in on January 1, 2016 at noon.[5]
Personal life
Strickland and his wife, Melyne, have two children.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b "The City of Memphis > Government > Executive Division > Mayor's Office". www.memphistn.gov. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ^ "Home". Vote Jim Strickland. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
- ^ "Strickland formally announces he will run for mayor". www.commercialappeal.com. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
- ^ "2015 Memphis Election Results". www.commercialappeal.com. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
- ^ "Harold Collins talks about accomplishments; newly elected council member talks about her goals". WREG.com. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ^ "Memphis District 5". www.memphistn.gov. Retrieved 2015-10-09.