Jackie Clarkson
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Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson (born 1935) is a prominent Realtor and Democratic politician from New Orleans. In November 2007, she won a seat on New Orleans's City Council as a Member at Large. [1] Clarkson is also the mother of American Academy Award-nominated actress Patricia Clarkson.
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[edit] Background
She represented District C on the New Orleans City Council from 1990 to 1994 and from 2002 to 2006, as well as District 102 at the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002. The boundaries of District 102 are roughly the same as the Algiers neighborhood (also known as the Fifteenth Ward) in New Orleans. Those of District C include Algiers, as well as the Vieux Carré or French Quarter neighborhood.
[edit] Before Hurricane Katrina
During her second tenure on the council, Clarkson advocated a cleaner and safer French Quarter and attempted to restore the Jackson Square Artists Colony, established by the Constitution of the 1920’s. A number of her constituents were enthusiastic about her efforts, whereas others, especially street performers and tarot readers, were rather apprehensive. Others were alarmed of her proposal to eliminate public space in the name of safety.
[edit] After Hurricane Katrina
Clarkson ran for Councilmember at Large in 2006, but she lost in the general election, often called the runoff in Louisiana, against Arnie Fielkow, another Democrat and former Executive Vice President of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints. She possibly faced disgruntlement related to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Or perhaps constituents wanted someone new, and not a career politician whose tenure exhibited doubtable benefits. Mayor Ray Nagin won re-election only after facing a much tougher challenge than expected before the hurricane, and half of the council members who ran again were defeated.
The resignation of Councilmember at Large Oliver Thomas in 2007 over bribery charges enabled Clarkson to return on New Orleans City Council.
[edit] Election History
Councilmember, District C, 1994
Threshold > 50%
First Ballot, February 5, 1994
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Troy Carter | Democratic | 13,355 (50%) | Elected |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 13,331 (50%) | Defeated |
State Representative, 102nd Representative District, 1994
Threshold > 50%
First Ballot, October 1, 1994
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 4,018 (49%) | Runoff |
| Yvonne Mitchell-Grubb | Democratic | 2,504 (31%) | Runoff |
| Others | n.a. | 1,667 (20%) | Defeated |
Second Ballot, November 8, 1994
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 4,965 (55%) | Elected |
| Yvonne Mitchell-Grubb | Democratic | 3,984 (45%) | Defeated |
State Representative, 102nd Representative District, 1995
Threshold > 50%
First Ballot, October 21, 1995
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 4,691 (45%) | Runoff |
| Ron Guidry | Democratic | 3,952 (38%) | Runoff |
| Others | n.a. | 1,685 (17%) | Defeated |
Second Ballot, November 18, 1995
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 6,040 (51%) | Elected |
| Ron Guidry | Democratic | 5,829 (49%) | Defeated |
State Representative, 102nd Representative District, 1999
Threshold > 50%
First Ballot, October 23, 1999
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 5,520 (62%) | Elected |
| Kenneth Garrett | Democratic | 1,453 (16%) | Defeated |
| Others | n.a. | 1,888 (22%) | Defeated |
Councilmember, District C, 2002
Threshold > 50%
First Ballot, February 2, 2002
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 11,961 (53%) | Elected |
| Catherine Smith | Democratic | 3,783 (17%) | Defeated |
| Others | n.a. | 7,013 (30%) | Defeated |
Councilmember(s) at Large (2), 2006
Threshold > 25%
First Ballot, April 22, 2006
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Oliver Thomas | Democratic | 66,374 (39%) | Elected |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 36,839 (22%) | Runoff |
| Arnie Fielkow | Democratic | 31,092 (18%) | Runoff |
| Others | n.a. | 35,060 (21%) | Defeated |
Second Ballot, May 20, 2006
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Arnie Fielkow | Democratic | 61,420 (56%) | Elected |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 47,324 (44%) | Defeated |
Councilmember at Large, 2007
Threshold > 50%
First Ballot, October 20, 2007
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Cynthia Willard-Lewis | Democratic | 20,623 (28%) | Runoff |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 15,766 (21%) | Runoff |
| Virginia Boulet | Democratic | 14,620 (20%) | Defeated |
| Diana Bajoie | Democratic | 7,816 (11%) | Defeated |
| Others | n.a. | 14,802 (20%) | Defeated |
First Ballot, November 17, 2007
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
| Jackie Clarkson | Democratic | 27,740 (53%) | Elected |
| Cynthia Willard-Lewis | Democratic | 24,874 (47%) | Defeated |
[edit] Footnotes
[edit] References
- City of New Orleans : http://www.cityofno.com/
- Louisiana Secretary of State : http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/
- New Orleans Times-Picayune: http://www.nola.com/weblogs/bourbon/index.ssf?/mtlogs/nola_bstdiaries/archives/2003_05.html
[edit] External links
- JackieClarkson.org Campaign website
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Mike Early (D) |
Councilmember, District C 1990–1994 |
Succeeded by Troy Carter (D) |
| Preceded by Troy Carter (D) |
State Representative, 102nd Representative District 1994–2002 |
Succeeded by Jeff Arnold (D) |
| Preceded by Troy Carter (D) |
Councilmember, District C 2002–2006 |
Succeeded by James Carter (D) |
| Preceded by Michael C. Darnell (D) Interim |
Councilmember at Large 2007–Current |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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