Five candidates to run for mayor of Jackson; two to run for treasurer

Shalanda Hunt is from Jackson. She is a mother of two.

Hunt is a youth specialist at the Jackson County Youth Center. She also does child welfare case management and serves as a child welfare trainer for the State of Michigan. 

City Council Appoints Shalanda Hunt to Fifth Ward Council Seat | JTV

Shalanda is a youth specialist at the Jackson County Youth Center. She also does child welfare case management and serves as a child welfare trainer for the State of Michigan. 

Shalanda is currently a Jackson city council member representing Ward 5. She was appointed to the council in November 2023. She previously served as a member of the Jackson Public Schools Board of Education.

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Shalanda Hunt (Jackson City Council Ward 5, Michigan, candidate ...

Shalanda Hunt announces candidacy for 2026 Jackson mayoral race

2026 Michigan General Election

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2026 Michigan Primary Election

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Economy

Housing & Urban Development

Supports safe neighborhoods and smooth roads for city travel.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Believes in building stronger relationships at the state level to brin in resources.

- Believes in building stronger relationships at the state level to brin in resources.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.