Jackson Files for Mayor in Trenton

Eric Jackson

Plainfield's director of Public Works & Urban Development was among candidates who met a filing deadline today in Trenton to run for mayor in the May 13 election.

It was no secret to many here, as Jackson has been campaigning for several months in Trenton.

Jackson narrowly missed becoming mayor in 2010. The winner, Tony Mack, was found guilty last month of bribery, fraud and extortion.

Since becoming a department head in Plainfield in October 2011, Jackson oversaw a transformation of City Hall and its grounds and gained the regard of many residents for his leadership of the department. Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, who took office Jan. 1, named Jackson to serve in his administration in the same role and the City Council approved the nomination.

Asked last week whether it was true that Jackson was stepping down on Friday as department head, Mapp said Jackson was taking an unpaid leave for personal reasons that had nothing to do with Trenton politically. Mapp said City Administrator Rick Smiley would be acting department head, in addition to being in charge of day-to-day operations of the city, until Jackson returns.

--Bernice

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