Jim Jolly

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.