Tom McDermott | |
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| 20th Mayor of Hammond | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Duane Dedelow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Matthew McDermott Jr. March 4, 1969 Logan, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (since 2002) Republican (before 2002)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Starla Pettus (divorced) Marissa Kelly (1999–present) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Purdue University Northwest (BS) University of Notre Dame (JD) |
| Signature | .jpg) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1988-1994 |
| Rank | Petty Officer Second Class |
| Unit | USS Hyman G. Rickover |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Thomas Matthew McDermott Jr. (born March 4, 1969) is an American attorney and politician from the state of Indiana serving as the 20th mayor of Hammond, Indiana. He took office on January 1, 2004, the first elected government office he has held. He is a member of the Democratic Party. After winning the general election in November 2015 for a fourth term, McDermott became the longest-serving mayor in Hammond's history. He was elected to a sixth term in 2023.
- ^ Lindsay, Meggen (June 29, 2002). "McDermott officially enters 2003 mayoral race". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
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