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