Rick Whitlow, former sports director and anchor at WJTV, will formerly announce his intention to run for mayor of Jackson tonight.
This will be Whitlow's second bid for the job: In 2005, he unsuccessfully ran against Frank Melton. Although he ran as a Republican then, Whitlow says he will be running as an Independent this time around.
In January, he released a comprehensive mayoral platform document to the media via e-mail
"This is the platform from which I will work should I decide to run for the Office of Mayor in Jackson," he wrote. "There are still several matters I have to take into consideration before making a final decision on my candidacy. The decision will officially be announced the first week of March just prior to the filing deadline."
Whitlow will make his announcement at 6 p.m. at 623 Court St. in the Capitol Green development district.
Previous Comments
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- 144180
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How many people are running for Mayor now?
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- Tony Davis
- Date
- 2009-02-27T18:28:10-06:00
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- 144182
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I've lost count, Tony, but let's just say it's a passel of 'em!
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- Kacy
- Date
- 2009-02-27T21:49:55-06:00
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- 144184
- Comment
Why bother?
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- Jeff Lucas
- Date
- 2009-02-28T08:48:05-06:00
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- 144186
- Comment
Would be easier to answer how many people are NOT running for mayor.
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- Jennifer2
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- 2009-02-28T09:35:42-06:00
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- 144187
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This just in... Millhouse is NOT running for Mayor of Jackson.
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- millhouse
- Date
- 2009-02-28T21:33:59-06:00
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- 144188
- Comment
** oops **
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- millhouse
- Date
- 2009-02-28T21:33:59-06:00
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- 144196
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Darn, millhouse! I was gonna vote for you. How much does it cost to file papers to go on the ballot? I might as well throw my hat in the ring.
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- golden eagle
- Date
- 2009-03-01T22:16:15-06:00
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- 144199
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The caption for the picture above should read: Possible Mayoral hopeful Rick Whitlow runs out of fingers counting how many people are running for Mayor of Jackson.
- Author
- WMartin
- Date
- 2009-03-02T09:58:32-06:00
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