[1] Federal officials The current members of the U.S. Senate from Tennessee are: To view a map of U.S. House districts in Tennessee and find your representative, click here . In Williamson County, TN 36.1% of the people voted Democrat in the last presidential election, 62.2% voted for the Republican Party, and the remaining 1.7% voted Independent. Whig Party in opposition. 1 0 obj Please know that our city council and staff are committed to providing the highest standard of services in the most efficient manner for our citizens. text-align: center; Buckley attributes the number of candidates to the need for a runoff. But he did not concede during is post-election speech. TN 37243 (615) 741-8934; Monday - Friday; The Mayors Office is committed to implementing and expanding upon the Hub City Plan as we serve the City of Jackson over the next 4 years. Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch Essential workers are going to work and home. A primary was scheduled for April 6, 2021. But Scott Conger says its still not good enough and he is ordering everyone stay at home. This runoff election is the first in Buckleys 28 years of working at the election commission. Ballot measures, Who represents me? An alumnus of Leadership Jackson and WestStar, Conger is committed to providing an educated workforce throughout West Tennessee. First serving as a city councilman in 2011, Conger represented District 5 of Midtown Jackson. Woods says his decades of leadership provides him the ability to find solutions, navigate complicated issues and get things done. State officials Tennessee statewide ballot measures City of Jackson Municipal Election General Election (Governor), City of Medon & 3 Way State Primary and Local General Election Local Democrat and Republican Primaries Presidential General Election State Primary and Local General Election Presidential Preference and Local Republican Primaries Municipal Election U.S. Congress | The latter figures defended Jackson's political principles as national and state politics divided into the nation's first modern political party system. State executives table#officeholder-table th, td { padding:5px; font-size: 16px; } He says he wants to address the issue of crime and keeping neighborhoods secure in the city. Organization to host Prom Closet event in March, One sport brings older residents together, Threatening email sent to students, staff of local university, Woman demands answers after dog was euthanized, 2 national retailers coming to West Tennessee city, Anchor/reporter Ashley Luningham departs WBBJ, Tornado data by county spotlighted by health department. He has served as the president of the 100 Black Men of West Tennessee and hes been a contributor to the Jackson Madison County Branch of the NAACP. table #officeholder-table td { background-color: #fdd007; text-align: center; Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj Mayor Scott Conger, Jackson Downtown Revenue Finance Corporation, Jackson Madison County Education Foundation, Jackson Madison County Historic Zoning Commission, Jackson Madison County Library Board of Trustees, Jackson Municipal Regional Planning Commission, Mayor's Advisory Council on Domestic and Sexual Violence, Municipal Solid Waste Regional Planning Board, Ned McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center Board. Along with his political responsibilities, Conger served as the President and CEO of United Way of West Tennessee from 2015-2019, an organization that brings people and resources together to help meet the needs in the area. Call us at 731-423-2200 Jimmy Eldridge 29 Emerald Lake Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 "It was just about getting people involved," Conger said. field59.ipo = { Congers platform includes attracting younger citizens back to the area and making sure they stay in Jackson, improving public safety, expanding parks and more. We want to enhance, sustain, and protect our neighborhoods to provide greater quality of life for all of our citizens, Woods said. 2 0 obj Jackson is a city in Madison County, Tennessee. Urge governor Lee to remove Jackson TN Mayor Scott Conger Constitutional Conservatives of West Tennessee started this petition to Governor Bill Lee Scott Conger is abusing his power as Mayor to trample over the constitution. To view a list of statewide measures in Tennessee, click here. @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { The City of Jackson, TN City Council meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month in the George A. Smith Meeting Room. Woods ran against current Jackson Mayor Scott Conger in 2019. "Itwas a hard-fought campaign but we showed during this campaign that we can talk about ideas, we can talk about vision without personally attacking someone," Conger said. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. We are proud that Jackson is the home of the Jackson Symphony, the Jackson Theatre Guild, the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant, and The Carnegie Featuring The Tennessee Legends of Music Museum and much more. He was named one of Jackson's Finest Young Professionals in 2012 and one of The Jackson Sun's Forty Under 40 for 2014. Mayor Scott Conger's Tweets. Conger's election makes him the third in his family to become mayor of Jackson his grandfather servedfrom 1967-1989 andgreat-great-great grandfather served in 1861. Media. 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} The city had 68,205 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. Conger saw the highest amount of votes that night,receiving 3,802 votesor 34%of the 11,000-plusvotes cast. Angela Harvey Executive Assistant to the Mayor. Jackson is located along Interstate 40 in western Tennessee near Nashville. 2,392 Following. Democratic mayors oversaw 62 of the 100 largest cities at the beginning of 2022, 64 at the beginning of 2021 and 2020, 61 at the start of 2019, 63 at the start of 2018, 64 at the beginning of 2017, and 67 at the start of 2016 . State executives | Working at all levels, large scale, years of experience of working with individuals in distinctly different areas of the State of Tennessee and in the south. We have heart, heart of integrity, heart to want to do the right thing and the campaign emphasizes servant and leadership, Woods said. Scott's Strolls is a City of Jackson, TN Community Development initiative that brings Buckley said she could not provide an exact breakdown but that the City of Jackson does pay additional money for the runoff election. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Candidates and results At 35 years old, Conger will become one of the youngest mayors in Jackson's history when he's inaugurated on July 1. He was voted Best Local Public Servant in The Jackson Sun's 2014 Reader's Choice Awards. Claire Pierson Community Development Coordinator. City government Recently, Woods served as the Interim Executive Vice President of Lane College. With a city population of 68,205 and a regional service area of over 400,000, Jackson enjoys a robust retail and manufacturing base and superb medical facilities and physicians. Because 50% plus one of the votes are needed for one candidate, Buckley said it would have been hard to achieve that without a runoff. If elected, he would havebeen Jackson's first-ever black mayor. No big deal. 311 (Report Issue) Bids & RFP'S; Boards & Commissions.

There are areas that we want to provide leadership in, in order that we can do that. He nearly doubled that amount Tuesday,receiving a total of 7,397votes in the runoff. | From 2010 to 2011, he led the Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association as president. @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { text-align: center; } Conger is a Rotarian and Eagle Scout, having served as Assistant District Governor, Past-President and affiliate of the Membership Committee and Strategic Planning Committee for the Jackson Rotary Club. Gayle Tacker-Gilbert Community Relations Liaison. State courts Not only was it was about a platform, but an education piece ofhow government worksand what's going on in the city.". There were five candidates in the election, and mathematically, it just makes sense, Buckley said. Madison County poll workers are utilized for the election, and the City of Jackson will be required to reimburse the county for those costs, Buckley said. 2023 www.jacksonsun.com. Early voting is only available at the Madison County Agriculture Complex located at 311 North Parkway in Jackson. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. Scott Conger defeated Dr. Jerry Woods by 3,058 votes in Jackson's mayoral runoff election Tuesday night. .partytd.Republican { He has also been recognized for his community service by New Life Christian Ministries and is a recipient of the William H. Graves Sr. Humanitarian Award. By Malorie Paine. Woods held a media. 3 0 obj .partytd.Green { The legislative power of the City of Harriman is vested in City Council, consisting of a Board of Aldermen, with the Mayor as presiding officer. %PDF-1.7 kcummings@jacksontn.gov 731-425-8572. } How to run for office | School boards Scott Conger is abusing his power as Mayor to trample over the constitution. He is arrogant. Early life and education Steven L. Reed was born in Montgomery, Alabama to Joe and Mollie Reed (ne Perry) as one of three children. Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population as well as mayoral, city council, and district attorney election coverage in state capitals outside of the 100 largest cities. Feel free to contact us with your ideas and concerns. This page includes: Who runs the cities? } color: white; <>/Metadata 66 0 R/ViewerPreferences 67 0 R>> He served on the boards for Jackson Downtown Development Corporation, the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, Area Relief Ministries, The Salvation Army, and WLJT-DTV Public Television for West Tennessee. The City of Jackson, TN City Council meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month in the George A. Smith Meeting Room. Show support to law enforcement to show that it is important. Dear Citizens: Conger will be inaugurated as mayor on July 1. Woods secured 27% of the votes during the initial election and is hoping to beat Conger in the runoff. Civil emergency does not supersede constitution.If we can get the governors attention to this maybe we can get a conservative in office as mayor who will protect people without violating the constitution. Positive outcome for children is that they can truly see that they can be apart of the American Dream.. All rights reserved. Elections in 2023 | An indication of fraud if the number of votes affected would be sufficient to change the result of the election. [4] From 1828, control of Tennessee state government alternated initially between the Democratic Party and the on. color: white; Field: 1869 Union officer appointed as mayor A. Jackson Downtown Revenue Finance Corporation, Jackson Madison County Education Foundation, Jackson Madison County Historic Zoning Commission, Jackson Madison County Library Board of Trustees, Jackson Municipal Regional Planning Commission, Mayor's Advisory Council on Domestic and Sexual Violence, Municipal Solid Waste Regional Planning Board, Ned McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center Board. Hes served in various community organizations as well. The Hub City Plans primary focus areas are summarized below. To view a list of local ballot measures in Madison County, Tennessee, click here. The city had 68,205 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau.[1]. During his campaign, Mayor Scott Conger presented a strategic plan for his preliminary goals for the City, designated the Hub City Plan. School districts | Five candidates ran in total, but the field shrank to two on May 7 after no single candidate received over 51%of the vote. aharvey@jacksontn.gov 731-425-8240.

 padding-left: 10px !important; Way Kelly . Welcome to the City of Jackson's website. And people are getting groceries and going home. U.S. President | "As your leader, I would not be the candidate you choseif I did not ask for a recount, because we have worked too hard.". Constitutional Conservatives of West Tennessee, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Tennessee State Legislature  "I was young when my granddad was mayor," Conger said. This petition starter stood up and took action. JACKSON, TN  A runoff election will take place June 18 between two candidates for the Jackson mayor position.  Jerry Woods and Scott Conger received the most votes, but neither received enough votes initially to secure the position. I didn't understand them at the time, but they were about how to treat people, and how to have respect for the people youwork with. Positive outcomes to me for children is where they will be able to find the job of their choice and to be able to have the skills to do that job. .partytd.Gray { "I realize very keenly that for us to get to this point, we stand on the shoulders of giants," Woods said during his post electionspeech. when former state representative Jimmy Eldridgeannounced his running, Conger saw the highest amount of votes that night,receiving 3,802 votes, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. His four-year term began on July 1. Early voting is open weekdays from 9 a.m.  4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.  12 p.m. until June 13. Conger enjoys life in Jackson with his wife, Nikki, daughter, Madelynn, and son, Charlie. Its politics are mainly conservative but often with a progressive bent; for example, implementing workplace protections for LGBT citizens while opposing abortion rights. Jackson City Mayor This information is provided to you by the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Jackson Chamber, 197 Auditorium, Jackson, Tennessee. .partytd.Democratic { Tweets & replies. We are in scary times but nothing gives him or any other small town power hungry politician the right to violate our constitutional rights! Likes. "I think all of Jackson is appreciative and better off for that, than talking it into the gutter.".  Woods is running on a platform that he hopes will help Move Jackson Forward. His platform includes increasing support for the school system and youth-related services for all children, enhancing neighborhoods that will increase the quality of life for all citizens and improving Jacksons economic status and outlook for present and future citizens. 2019 Jackson TN, Tennessee, Our Jackson Home: The Magazine, Vol. Steven Reed earned a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College and a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. } Local recalls, Tennessee congressional delegation 2019 June 18th City of Jackson Municipal Election - Mayoral Runoff Results by Precinct 2019 May 7th City of Jackson Municipal Election Results 2019 May 7th City of Jackson Municipal Election Results by Precinct 2018 November 6th Federal and State General Election Results 2018 November 6th Federal and State General Election Results by Precinct The mayoral election began almost 18 months ago, when former state representative Jimmy Eldridgeannounced his running. A strong push for neighborhood watches. The governor issued an executive order and wish everyone stay home. A malfunction of a voting machine or tabulator if the number of votes affected would be sufficient to change the result of the election. Questions? Counties | Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)Amendment 1. stream
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