JACKSON -- Today Jackson MAYOR DEREK DOBIES announced the endorsements of various community leaders in his campaign for re-election. Dobies is continuing to build a strong campaign with a broad coalition of local people and city leaders. These endorsements demonstrate Derek’s enthusiasm and ability to get things done in Jackson, and that he has the strong, broad support across Jackson to accomplish this.
“I’m grateful to have the endorsement of many community leaders and officials,” says DOBIES. “I pride myself on the relationships I’ve built both with Jackson’s citizens and our local leaders, and I’m excited to continue working with them in my second term as Mayor. I think this proves that there are a lot of people in Jackson ready to bring our amazing progress downtown into our neighborhoods, fixing roads and reducing gun violence.”
Endorsed by:
Vice Mayor Arlene Robinson
City Councilman Freddie Dancy
City Councilwoman Kelsey Heck
City Councilwoman Colleen Sullivan
County Commissioner Daniel Mahoney
County Commissioner Darius Williams
Former Mayor Marty Griffin
Former Mayor Jason Smith
Henry Grayson, Jackson County NAACP
“Derek brings attention and new resources to the Southside and stands up for those who have lacked a voice for too long. That’s why he has my support for Mayor,” says ARLENE ROBINSON, Vice Mayor and Ward 1 Councilmember. “I really look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Dobies to fight gun violence in our city.”
“I’ve seen Derek’s leadership ability on some tough issues that we face in the city and I know that whenever he has to make a difficult decision, he’s always thinking first about how this going to affect residents. I really trust him to be a good mayor and a good leader for Jackson.” KELSEY HECK, 5th ward Councilmember.
“I’m supporting Derek for Mayor because I know I can work with him on addressing poverty, expanding affordable housing, and lifting up the most vulnerable residents in Jackson,” says DARIUS WILLIAMS, District 8 County Commissioner.