Jackson ponders mayoral campaign
Councillor in third decade in office
By Gord Bowes, News Staff
News
Jan 01, 2010
http://www.hamiltonmountainnews.com/news/article/198720
Tom Jackson is considering a run for mayor this fall.
The veteran Ward 6 (east Mountain) councillor said his name will be on the ballot in this year’s municipal election, he just hasn’t decided which position he will be running for.
"I'm getting a lot of encouragement to run for mayor, but I haven't made my mind up yet," Jackson told the Mountain News this week.
He said he is conferring with family and advisors about a possible run for the mayor's office.
The perennially popular Jackson has represented Ward 6 since 1988.
“I believe, God willing, I still have a few more years of public life left in me,” Jackson said.
The 2010 election will be held Oct. 25. Municipal politicians are elected to four-year terms.
Nominations can be filed at the city clerk’s office beginning Monday.
Scott Duvall said he will be seeking a second term as the Ward 7 (central Mountain) councillor. He said fixing streets and sidewalks remain one of his priorities.
Ward 8 (west Mountain) Coun. Terry Whitehead is also looking to be re-elected. “I’ve got a few checks to mark off my list still,” he said.