Jerry McDermott | |
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 Official portrait, 2018 | |
| Sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts | |
| In office December 24, 2018 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Charlie Baker |
| Preceded by | Michael G. Bellotti |
| Succeeded by | Patrick W. McDermott |
| Chief of Staff of the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance, Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance | |
| In office March 2018 – March 2019 | |
| Preceded by | David Abdoo |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Cocciardi |
| Member of the Boston City Council from the 9th District | |
| In office 2002–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Honan |
| Succeeded by | Mark Ciommo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican (2013-present) Democratic (until 2010) |
| Residence | Westwood, Massachusetts |
| Education | University of Massachusetts Boston |
| Profession | Politician |
Jerome P. “Jerry” McDermott is an American politician who served as the 22nd High Sheriff of Norfolk County from 2018 through 2021,[1] as well as a member of the Boston City Council from 2002 through 2008.
He was appointed sheriff by Governor Baker in December 2018 after the resignation of Michael G. Bellotti, but failed in his 2020 attempt to win election to a full term.