Eric Jackson (mayor)

Eric Jackson
Mayor of Trenton
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 1, 2014
Preceded by George Muschal
Personal details
Born 1959 (age 55–56)
Trenton, New Jersey
Political party Democratic
Residence Trenton, New Jersey
Website http://www.ericjackson4mayor.com/

Eric Jackson is the 47th Mayor of Trenton, the capital of New Jersey in the United States, having assumed office on July 1, 2014 for a four-year term.[1]

Background

Jackson born and raised in Trenton. He attended public schools and the Hun School in Princeton. He received his degree in public administration at Farleigh Dickenson 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.[2][3] 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.[4]

Election

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.[4]

He won the run-off election of June 10, 2014.[5] On June 17, the mayor-elect met with Governor Chris Chrisite who pledged his support and willingness to work with the incoming administration.[6] Jackson was sworn in on on July 1, 2014.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Eric Jackson sworn in as Trenton's 47th mayor". The Trentonian. July 1, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  2. ↑ http://www.ericjackson4mayor.com/about-eric/
  3. ↑ http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2014/04/trenton_mayoral_candidate_eric_jackson_wants_to_bring_honesty_integrity_back_to_city_hall.html
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Zdan, Alex (April 2, 2013). "Former Trenton Public Works director Eric Jackson will run for mayor". Times of Trenton. Retrieved 2014-07-01.
  5. ↑ Pizzi, Jenna (June 10, 2014). "Trenton Mayor-elect Eric Jackson pledges to run 'most ethical administration' in city history". The Times of Trenton. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.