Berman Looks to the Future

TYLER — When the dust settled from Tuesday’s elections, there were some upsets. One of them: Texas House District 6. Leo Berman lost the seat he held 14 years to newcomer Matt Schaefer. Berman, a seasoned politician and U.S. Army veteran, was quick to offer Schaefer some advice. He says it’s good to get involved in the community and know your constituents. The 76-year old tells KETK he’s finally looking forward to a life of leisure. “I’m going to get out of public service,” says Berman. “44 years is long enough, and I’m going to enjoy golf, I’m going to enjoy travel, and I’m going to enjoy doing the things in life that people do at my age.” Berman says his cancer is in remission and he has one more chemotherapy treatment to undergo. His plans are to finish out his term in January. The Bermans plan a vacation to Austria after that.