Eric Jackson (mayor)
Eric Jackson | |
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| Mayor of Trenton | |
| In office July 1, 2014 – July 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | George Muschal |
| Succeeded by | Reed Gusciora |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Trenton, New Jersey |
Eric Jackson was the 47th mayor of Trenton, the capital of New Jersey, having assumed office on July 1, 2014 for a four-year term.[1] In January 2018 he announced he would not seek re-election.[2]
Background[edit]
Jackson was born and raised in Trenton. He attended public schools and the Hun School in Princeton. He received his degree in public administration at Fairleigh Dickinson University after which he worked for Citibank for seven years. He later became Director of Operations and Personnel for the nonprofit Henry J. Austin Center, a Trenton-based primary health care provider. Jackson worked for the City of Trenton including several policy and administrative positions, finally becoming the Director of Public Works.[3][4] In September 2011, he took a job as director of the Department of Public Works and Urban Development in Plainfield, New Jersey but received a residency waiver so he could still live in Trenton.[5]
Election[edit]
In 2010 ran for mayor and lost a run-off election by three votes to then-Councilman Manuel Segura for the chance to challenge the eventual winner, Tony F. Mack.[5]
He won the run-off election of June 10, 2014.[6] On June 17, the mayor-elect met with Governor Chris Christie who pledged his support and willingness to work with the incoming administration.[7] Jackson was sworn in on July 1, 2014.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Eric Jackson sworn in as Trenton's 47th mayor". The Trentonian. July 1, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- ^ "Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson won't seek 2nd term, mum on future plans". 27 January 2018.
- ^ "Eric Jackson for Mayor of Trenton". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-07-06.
- ^ "Trenton mayoral candidate Eric Jackson wants to bring honesty, integrity back to City Hall". 20 April 2014.
- ^ a b Zdan, Alex (April 2, 2013). "Former Trenton Public Works director Eric Jackson will run for mayor". Times of Trenton. Retrieved 2014-07-01.
- ^ Pizzi, Jenna (June 10, 2014). "Trenton Mayor-elect Eric Jackson pledges to run 'most ethical administration' in city history". The Times. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- ^ Miller, Steven (27 June 2014). "Gov. Chris Christie, Trenton Mayor-elect Eric Jackson hold Statehouse meeting to discuss city". Times of Trenton. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ Brown, Keith (1 July 2014). "Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson ousts police director, business administrator soon after swearing-in". Times of Trenton. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- 1959 births
- Living people
- Mayors of Trenton, New Jersey
- New Jersey Democrats
- Fairleigh Dickinson University alumni
- Hun School of Princeton alumni
- African-American mayors in New Jersey
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 21st-century New Jersey politicians
- 21st-century mayors of places in New Jersey
- 20th-century African-American people