Jerome A. Prince | |
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21st Mayor of Gary, Indiana | |
In office January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Karen Freeman-Wilson |
Succeeded by | Eddie Melton |
Personal details | |
Born | Gary, Indiana | August 16, 1964
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1982–1986 |
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]