The post of
Mayor
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well ...
of
Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, officially the City of Jackson, is the capital of and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The city is also one of two county seats of Hinds County, along with Raymond. The city had a population of 153,701 at t ...
, was begun in 1834 and was originally referred to as "President of Selectmen" before being changed to "Mayor". The following individuals have held the office:
President of Selectmen
Mayors
See also
*
Timeline of Jackson, Mississippi
The following is a :Timelines of cities in the United States, timeline of the Jackson, Mississippi#History, history of the city of Jackson, Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
19th century
* 1821
** Mississippi capital relocated to Jackso ...
References
Additional sources
*Brinson, Carroll. ''Jackson/A Special Kind of Place.'' Jackson, MS: City of Jackson, 1977. LCCN 77-081145.
External links
Jackson, MS Mayor's Office- official website
{{Mayors of Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, officially the City of Jackson, is the capital of and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The city is also one of two county seats of Hinds County, along with Raymond. The city had a population of 153,701 at t ...