Jackson Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Dane
Brown
Dane Brown, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Jackson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Linda Fontenot-Karam, David Guillory and "Rafe" Stewart.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Dane BrownYou’re reading
- 02Linda Fontenot-Karam
- 03David Guillory
- 04"Rafe" Stewart
Background
- About
- Interim mayor of Jackson and a former Jackson police officer.
- On the ballot as
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The other trustee seat is the unexpired term left open by Dane Brown's resignation, effective March 12, 2026. Office of the Governor · Apr 17, 2026
On the record: Dane Brown
7 sourced01Water and sewer1 sourced position
as reported by WBRZ; not a direct quote
Lists work on the water tower and water pump system and a sewer project relining 1950s piping among his priorities.
Forum answerWBRZ · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Utility rates1 sourced position
as reported by WBRZ; not a direct quote
Wants utility rates to stay affordable for elderly residents and state retirees on fixed incomes while services stay in place.
Forum answerWBRZ · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Roads and crosswalks2 sourced positions
as reported by WBRZ; not a direct quote
Wants a crosswalk near town hall on Highway 10 and possible road work tied to grant funding.
Forum answerWBRZ · Oct 15, 2026Link
As mayor, asked the board to approve applying to the state DOTD for a crosswalk at Highway 10 and Main Street; the board approved.
Own statementTown of Jackson Board of Trustees minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026Link
04Employee benefits1 sourced position
As mayor, proposed that new employees pay 30% of their health benefits, saying the town paying 100% is not sustainable.
Own statementTown of Jackson Board of Trustees minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026Link
05Employee pay2 sourced positions
Voted yes on $1-an-hour raises for two maintenance employees (passed with no opposition, August 2025).
Council voteTown of Jackson Board of Trustees minutes, Aug. 11, 2025 · Aug 11, 2025Link
Voted yes on hiring a town office employee full-time at an expected cost of about $40,000 (passed with no opposition, October 2025).
Council voteTown of Jackson Board of Trustees minutes, Oct. 13, 2025 · Oct 13, 2025Link
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