September 2023 Edition: MLBC Legislative Updates | Michigan ...

CHRIS JACKSON | The National Cannabis Industry Association

Chris is the founder and chief executive officer of ForesTree.

District Detroit | City of Detroit

Chris previously ran for Pontiac City Council and State Representative, but did not win. 

Supports strengthening small businesses and economic growth by fostering sustainability and opportunity, particularly in Downtown Pontiac.

Supports "strengthening small businesses and economic growth by fostering sustainability and opportunity."

- Supports "strengthening small businesses and economic growth by fostering sustainability and opportunity."

Economy

Wants to revitalize vacant lots, buildings, and neglected areas to enhance the community.

Wants to restore unused lots, buildings, and neglected areas to develop the community.

Supports developing high-quality, affordable housing to meet the diverse needs of District 1 residents.

Supports developing high-quality, affordable housing in District 1. 

Plans to collaborate with Oakland County in revitalizing the former Phoenix Center, ensuring District 1 residents and downtown stakeholders have a voice in the process.

Supports collaborating with Oakland County in revitalizing the former Phoenix Center, ensuring District 1 residents and downtown stakeholders have a voice in the process.

- Wants to restore unused lots, buildings, and neglected areas to develop the community.
- Supports developing high-quality, affordable housing in District 1. 
- Supports collaborating with Oakland County in revitalizing the former Phoenix Center, ensuring District 1 residents and downtown stakeholders have a voice in the process.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 13, 2025, Chris Jackson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Chris Jackson

Chris previously ran for Pontiac City Council and State Representative (29th District). He is currently chair of the Neighborhood Advisory Council, appointed by the Planning and Development Department, and began his service on January 10, 2023.

Former president of Main Street Pontiac, an organization that promotes economic development and small businesses in Pontiac.

As of August 13, 2025, Chris Jackson did not have a website or any information online.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.