Frank G. Jackson
Frank Jackson | |
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56thMayor of Cleveland | |
In office January 2, 2006 – January 2, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Jane L. Campbell |
Succeeded by | Justin Bibb |
Personal details | |
Born | Frank George Jackson October 4, 1946 MUP, JD ) |
Frank George Jackson (born October 4, 1946) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 56th Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio from 2006 to 2022. He was first elected on November 8, 2005, unseating incumbent Jane Campbell, and re-elected in 2009, 2013, and 2017. Having served four full terms, he is the longest-serving mayor in Cleveland history.[1] On May 6, 2021, he announced he would not seek re-election in 2021.[2]
Early life and education
Jackson is the son of an African American father and an Italian American mother.[3] Jackson grew up in the Central and Kinsman neighborhoods. After graduating from Max S. Hayes High School, Jackson served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.[4]
After his discharge, Jackson attended
Early career
Jackson entered politics with the influence of former Cleveland Councilman Lonnie L. Burten. He passed the Ohio
Jackson became an active critic of then-Mayor
Mayor of Cleveland
Elections
2005
As Council President, Jackson became increasingly frustrated with the leadership of Mayor Jane L. Campbell. As the 2005 mayoral election approached, Jackson announced his candidacy on April 7.
He received endorsements from several notable Cleveland and
On January 2, 2006, Jackson was sworn in as Cleveland's 56th mayor at East Technical High School on the city's East Side. Among those in attendance were Congresswoman Tubbs Jones and Bishop Anthony Pilla of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. In his inaugural address, Jackson vowed to make Cleveland a city where we are "one people, one community, living and working together, with respect, justice and equality." He promised improvements in the city's school system and better relations with Cleveland's neighboring suburbs.
2009
Frank Jackson in April 2009 announced his bid to run for another term. In the September 2009 primary Jackson garnered the most votes; in second place was former Cleveland City Council member Bill Patmon. On Election Day 2009, Jackson defeated Patmon by a large margin, with Jackson receiving 78% of the vote and Patmon receiving 22%.[7]
2013
Jackson announced his intention to run for a third term on June 29, 2013. Since Jackson's bid for a third term drew only one challenger, there were no primary elections in the mayoral race. The sole challenger to Jackson was Cleveland businessman Kenneth Lanci. On Election Day 2013, Jackson defeated Lanci, with Jackson receiving 66% of the vote and Lanci receiving 34%. Upon completing his term, Jackson will become just the second Cleveland mayor, along with Michael R. White to serve three terms.[8]
2017
On November 7, 2017, Jackson won his fourth term, beating councilman Zack Reed, who had finished second behind Jackson in the September nine-way primary election. This made Jackson the first ever four-term mayor in the city's history.[1]
Tenure
On December 1, 2005, he announced that he would appoint the city's first point person for regional issues. On December 15, Jackson announced the appointment of his former opponent Triozzi as law director (under the city charter, the law director becomes mayor if the elected mayor is out of the city, resigns or becomes incapable of serving).
From the former Campbell administration, Darnell Brown retained his position as the city's chief operating officer.
He is a member of the
Residency laws
On January 18, 2008, the
In response, Mayor Jackson and law director Robert Triozzi threatened to take the issue to court. Jackson contended that if the city's residency restrictions are overturned, Cleveland would suffer the ill effects of city workers fleeing the city, and its related effects on the economy and city safety. "This is about the issue of home rule", Jackson said at a City Hall news conference. "They are attempting to usurp our constitutional rights, and we are defending our rights".
He threatened to fire any city worker who moved out of their district of employment. The Cleveland Fire Fighters Association Local 93 and four individual union members filed a complaint on January 30 with the 8th
See also
- List of mayors of the largest 50 US cities
References
- ^ a b Jackson wins historic 4th term - Cleveland 19.com (WOIO/WUAB)
- ^ Richardson, Seth A. (May 6, 2021). "Mayor Frank Jackson announces he won't seek a record fifth term in office". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Profiles In Cleveland Politics: Frank G. Jackson". Cleveland Leader. Archived from the original on 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "Frank Jackson's legacy: Editorial Board Roundtable". The Plain Dealer. 2021-12-11.
- ^ "Profile at Cleveland's official website". Archived from the original on December 20, 2008. Retrieved 2006-01-07.
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- ^ Niedermier, Kevin (November 3, 2009). "Cleveland mayor Frank Jackson re-elected by a large margin". WKSU. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
- ^ O'Malley, Michael (June 27, 2013). "Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson draws only one challenger in mayoral race". Cleveland.com. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ^ "Mayors Against Illegal Guns: Coalition Members". Archived from the original on 2008-03-27.
Sources
- Perkins, Olivera. The Plain Dealer, October 23, 2005. "Though Private About Family, Jackson Says He Lives City's Ills".
- Perkins, Olivera; Naymik, Mark. "Jackson's Lifelong Code Drives Run For City Hall", The Plain Dealer, October 25, 2005.
- Perkins, Olivera. "Jackson Wins", The Plain Dealer, November 9, 2005.
- Baird, Gabriel. "Jackson Tightens Police Use-Of-Force Policy", The Plain Dealer, January 6, 2006
- Guillen, Joe. "Jackson Takes Part In Prostitution Sting", The Plain Dealer, January 13, 2006.
- Fields, Reginald. "City Residency Rules In Peril", The Plain Dealer, January 19, 2006.
- Atassi, Leila. "Cleveland's controversial plan to build 'trash-to-energy' facility declared dead", Cleveland.com, May 9, 2014.
External links
- Profile at Cleveland's official website at the Wayback Machine (archived December 20, 2008)
- Office of the Mayor of Cleveland official website