Jim Newberry
Jim Newberry (born December 16, 1956) was mayor of Lexington, Kentucky from December 31, 2006, until January 2, 2011. He defeated incumbent mayor Teresa Isaac by the largest vote margin in the history of Lexington-Fayette's merged "Urban County" government. This was also the first time in Lexington-Fayette history that a challenger had defeated a sitting mayor.
Jim Newberry | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Lexington | |
| In office December 31, 2006 – January 2, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Teresa Isaac |
| Succeeded by | Jim Gray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1956 Hiseville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cheryl H. Newberry |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Residence | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Alma mater | The University of Kentucky University of Kentucky College of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Newberry was defeated after serving one term by businessman and Vice Mayor Jim Gray.
Once taking office as Mayor, Newberry pursued an active agenda in many areas, including economic development, development of the city's urban core and a number of environmental initiatives.
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