Jerome Prince (politician)

Jerome A. Prince
Prince in 2021
21st Mayor of Gary, Indiana
In office
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2023
Preceded byKaren Freeman-Wilson
Succeeded byEddie Melton
Personal details
Born (1964-08-16) August 16, 1964 (age 60)
Gary, Indiana
Political partyDemocratic
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps Marine Corps
Years of service1982–1986

Jerome A. Prince (born August 16, 1964) is an American politician who served as the 21st mayor of Gary, Indiana. A member of the Democratic Party, he assumed office on January 1, 2020, succeeding Karen Freeman-Wilson, and served until December 31, 2023, after being defeated in the Democratic primary for mayor by State Senator Eddie Melton.[1]

  1. ^ Dalton, Alex (May 3, 2023). "Eddie Melton declares victory in Democratic primary for Gary mayor". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 9, 2023.