Jim Jolly

Jim Jolly

Council PRESIDENT

City Hall Phone: (734) 466-2257

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COUNCIL EXPERIENCE

  • Elected as City Council President from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023
  • Re-elected to four-year term from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2025
  • Elected to a four-year term from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021
  • Appointed to serve the remainder of term January 11, 2016 to December 31, 2017

CURRENT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 
(through December 31, 2023)

  • Chair of the Committee of the Whole

EDUCATION

  • University of Detroit School of Law - Juris Doctor
  • Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Arts
  • Detroit Catholic Central High School

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Attorney - Jim Jolly Law, PLLC (2008-Present)
  • Associate Vice President - Lawrence Technological University (2022-Present)
  • Assistant Provost - Lawrence Technological University (2014-2021)
  • Attorney Magistrate - 16th District Court - Livonia (2008-2015)
  • Court Officer - 16th District Court - Livonia (2007-2008)
  • Law Clerk - 47th District Court - Farmington / Farmington Hills (2006-2007)

LICENSE

  • State Bar of Michigan

AWARDS

  • Named to Catholic Central Alumni Association 40 under 40 List
  • Book Award in Evidence - University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 2007

PERSONAL

Our family is proud to call Livonia home! Katie and I are the parents of four great kids and are dedicated to being involved in their schools and activities.

During my service on the City Council, I am most proud to have initiated Livonia’s Neighborhood Grant Program that has funded many community activities that engage Livonia residents to be a better place.

I also am fortunate to volunteer with/or belong to the following great organizations: Livonia Goodfellows, Livonia Bar Association, Knights of Columbus -Thomas Dooley, St. Colette Catholic Church, Seedlings Braille Books for Children and Livonia Civic Chorus.