Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Statement: Why I Am Seeking Re-Election
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Statement: Why I Am Seeking Re-Election
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Statement: Why I Am Seeking Re-Election
Election
I believe if you’re reading this, you are among the many people who
care about Jackson and take an interest in what happens in our city. It
is our caring residents - parents, youth, entrepreneurs, service
agencies, and all of our neighbors throughout the city that have made it
truly my honor to serve as your Mayor.
Together we have:
* Paved more miles of road in the last four years than the previous 10
years combined.
* Supported our neighbors in need by providing more than 100,000
meals through the Jackson Meals Matter and congregate meals
programs, organizing water distribution during the freeze, and created
a warmline to provide mental and emotional health support to
residents during the pandemic.
I made a promise to you when I ran for office four years ago that we
would seek holistic, comprehensive approaches to crime and safety. I
am keeping that promise as we work to bolster our police department’s
capacity to respond to crimes committed by identifying better ways to
prevent crime and violence in the first place. There is so much more to
do. We grieve for the lives lost and for everyone whose lives have been
affected by violence. I know firsthand that pain and want to continue
our work to find real solutions that address these issues at the root.
We know that jobs and economic development are key, and I hope to
continue to grow our efforts in this area - especially as we move into a
new, less destructive phase of the pandemic and more of Jackson is
open for business.
Jackson needs a mayor who has been tested, who has shown up for our
city, who understands the process and, in spite of the challenges,
knows how to collaborate and get things done. I have endeavored to
be that kind of public servant, which is why I, Chokwe Antar Lumumba,
humbly ask for your vote on April 6. Let us continue to move forward
together.