Jackson, Tenn. – The Mayor’s Office is accepting resumes to fill the unexpired term of City of Jackson District Three Councilman Ernest Brooks, II.

In accordance with the Charter of the City of Jackson, TN, “A vacancy in the office of a council membershall be filled by appointment of a qualified resident of that district by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of those who are present and voting.

“All persons appointed to fill vacancies in accordance with the provisions of this section, except the mayor, shall serve until the next regularly scheduled municipal election. The election to fill a vacancy shall be held in accordance with the provisions for a regular council seat.”

Those seeking to apply for the position must meet the requirements set by the State of Tennessee
(https://madisoncountytn.gov/226/Qualifications-for-Office) and must be a resident of District Three in the City of Jackson, TN (a copy of the district map can be found at http://citycouncil.jacksontn.gov).

Resumes must be submitted by November 16, 2022, to the Office of the Mayor at [email protected].