Abbeville City Council · Nov 3, 2026
James
Jackson
Councilmember, District 5; term listed as 2024-2028City of Abbeville
James Jackson (Councilmember, District 5) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Abbeville City Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Abbeville City Council member for District 5, elected unopposed in 2024.
On the record: James Jackson
5 sourced01Ethics rules2 sourced positions
Voted yes on first reading of an ordinance setting ethical limits on texting and electronic communication by council members (passed 8-1, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · Jan 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved first reading of an ordinance adding recusal requirements for elected officials to the city ethics code (passed unanimously, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · Apr 20, 2026Link
02Alcohol at festivals1 sourced position
Voted no on allowing a limited number of alcohol vendors at city festivals (failed 6-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Municipal judge1 sourced position
Voted yes on appointing Carolyn Brownlee as municipal judge effective May 1, 2026 (passed 5-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · Apr 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Police cameras1 sourced position
as reported by the Index-Journal; not a direct quote
Said the cameras saved the life of a lost woman who lives in his district.
Own statementIndex-JournalLink
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