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Richard Berry | |
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29th Mayor of Albuquerque | |
In office December 1, 2009 – December 1, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Martin Chávez |
Succeeded by | Tim Keller |
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
In office January 3, 2007 – December 1, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Ted Hobbs |
Succeeded by | James White |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard James Berry November 5, 1962 Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Maria Medina |
Children | 1 |
Education | University of New Mexico, Albuquerque (BBA) |
Richard James Berry[1] (born November 5, 1962) is an American entrepreneur and politician who served as the 29th mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also a former two term member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Berry was sworn into office on December 1, 2009, after defeating incumbent Democrat Martin Chávez. Berry became the first Republican Mayor of Albuquerque in nearly 30 years.[2]