Eric Jackson (mayor)
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Eric Jackson
| image = File:MayorJackson7414 (cropped).jpg
| office = 48th Mayor of Trenton
| order =
| term_start = July 1, 2014
| term_end = July 1, 2018
| predecessor = George Muschal
| successor = Reed Gusciora
| office2 =
| term_start2 =
| term_end2 =
| predecessor2 =
| successor2 =
| party = Democrat
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1959}}
| birth_place = Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
| residence = Trenton, New Jersey
| branch =
| serviceyears =
| rank =
| unit =
| battles =
| awards =
}}
Eric Jackson was the 48th mayor of Trenton, the capital of New Jersey, having assumed office on July 1, 2014 for a four-year term.{{cite news | title = Eric Jackson sworn in as Trenton's 47th mayor | newspaper = The Trentonian | date = July 1, 2014 | url = http://www.trentonian.com/government-and-politics/20140701/eric-jackson-sworn-in-as-trentons-47th-elected-mayor-pledges-to-lead-city-to-a-brighter-future | access-date = 2014-05-28}} In January 2018 he announced he would not seek re-election.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2018/01/trenton_mayor_eric_jackson_wons_seek_2nd_term_mum.html|title = Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson won't seek 2nd term, mum on future plans|date = 27 January 2018}}
Background
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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.ericjackson4mayor.com/about-eric/ |title=Eric Jackson for Mayor of Trenton |access-date=2014-07-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714144838/http://www.ericjackson4mayor.com/about-eric/ |archive-date=2014-07-14 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2014/04/trenton_mayoral_candidate_eric_jackson_wants_to_bring_honesty_integrity_back_to_city_hall.html|title = Trenton mayoral candidate Eric Jackson wants to bring honesty, integrity back to City Hall|date = 20 April 2014}} 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.{{cite news | last = Zdan | first = Alex | title = Former Trenton Public Works director Eric Jackson will run for mayor | newspaper = Times of Trenton | date = April 2, 2013 | url = http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2013/04/former_trenton_public_works_di_1.html | access-date = 2014-07-01}}
Election
In 2010 Jackson 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.
He won the run-off election of June 10, 2014.{{cite news | last = Pizzi | first = Jenna | title = Trenton Mayor-elect Eric Jackson pledges to run 'most ethical administration' in city history | newspaper = The Times | date = June 10, 2014 | url = http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2014/06/trenton_mayor-elect_eric_jackson_pledges_to_run_most_ethical_administration_in_city_history.html | access-date = 2014-05-28}} On June 17, the mayor-elect met with Governor Chris Christie who pledged his support and willingness to work with the incoming administration.{{cite news|last1=Miller|first1=Steven|title=Gov. Chris Christie, Trenton Mayor-elect Eric Jackson hold Statehouse meeting to discuss city|url=http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2014/06/gov_chris_christie_trenton_mayor-elect_eric_jackson_hold_statehouse_meeting_to_discuss_city.html|access-date=28 November 2014|publisher=Times of Trenton|date=27 June 2014}} Jackson was sworn in on July 1, 2014.{{cite news|last1=Brown|first1=Keith|title=Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson ousts police director, business administrator soon after swearing-in |access-date=28 November 2014|publisher=Times of Trenton|date=1 July 2014 |url=http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2014/07/ralf_rivera_out_as_police_director_other_department_heads_replaced_in_new_jackson_administration.html }}
References
{{Reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, Eric}}
Category:Mayors of Trenton, New Jersey
Category:Fairleigh Dickinson University alumni
Category:Hun School of Princeton alumni
Category:African-American mayors in New Jersey
Category:21st-century African-American politicians