Jeff Berding
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Jeff Berding is an American
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 politician
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 of the Democratic Party
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, who currently serves as a councilman for Cincinnati, having held a seat on council since his election in November 2005. He currently serves as Chair of the Rules and Government Operations Committee, Vice-chair of the Finance Committee, and is also a member of the Law and Public Safety Committee and the Economic Development Committee.

He graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1985.

2005 Election

Berding was elected to Cincinnati City Council in 2005 in his first run for political office. He raised the most money of all candidates in the race.

He finished in sixth place, with the top nine sitting on council. Although he is a Democrat, the council seats are nonpartisan. Terms last two years.

2009 Un-endorsement

In 2009, Jeff Berding was un-endorsed by the local Democratic Party. The un-endorsement was cause for some strife as it got referenced by various Cincinnati media outlets.

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