Mayor's Biography

Mayor Jim Bradley

Term ending Dec 31, 2027

 

Jim Bradley served on Cortland City Council for a little over 6 years (2020 - Feb 2026) before filling the vacancy of the office Mayor on February 10, 2026.

Past Council Duties

  • Vice President of Council (Jan - Feb 2026)
  • Finance Committee, Chair (2024 - Feb 2026)
  • Marketing & Business Growth Committee (2022 - Feb 2026)
  • Safety Services Committee, Chair (2020 - 2023)
  • Planning & Zoning Regulations Review Committee (2020-2021)
  • Charter Review Committee 2020
Other City Boards
  • Planning, Zoning and Building Commission (2017 - 2019)

Occupation

  • Director of Operations at Salem Welding and Supply Co, Salem OH
 Family
  • Wife - Erin, 2 sons
 Education
  • 1996 Graduate, McDonald High School
  • 2001 Graduate, B.A., Youngstown State University
  • John Maxwell Leadership Program
Professional Experiences
  • Local creator of the Super Hero Parking Community Project
  • AISC Audit leader
  • Director of Operations - Dept of Transportation Projects - Amrod Bridge and Iron, Inc.
  • Develop and Implement Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures for various companies
Community Involvement
  • Youth sports volunteer coach and fundraiser
  • Member - Cortland Conservation Club
  • Member - St Robert Church