Jackson City Council · Nov 3, 2026
John Wilson
Candidate for Mayor
John Wilson is running for mayor of Jackson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Derek J. Dobies.
Jackson native who describes himself as a longtime local-government "citizen watchdog".
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Where John Wilson stands: positions on the record
Streets1 sourced position
Proposes general obligation bonds to pay for resurfacing neighborhood streets.
“General Obligation Bond(s) to pay for neighborhood street overlay (mill) and paves.”
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Encampments1 sourced position
Proposes an ordinance prohibiting downtown encampments.
“Pass an ordinance to prohibit.”
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Violent crime1 sourced position
Says gang members who traffic drugs and guns should be removed from the streets through arrest, charge, conviction and jail, with rehabilitation services provided afterward.
“those involved with gangs and convicted of gang activity need to be punished first and secondly, provided the rehabilitation services needed”
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Downtown parking1 sourced position
Proposes extending free downtown parking from two hours to three.
“Expand current 2-hours of free parking to 3-hours of free parking.”
Own statementMLive
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