Frank G. Jackson

Frank George Jackson (born October 4, 1946) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He was elected the 57th mayor of Cleveland, Ohio on November 8, 2005, unseating unpopular incumbent Jane Campbell. He is the first sitting member of Cleveland City Council to become mayor since Stephen Buhrer in 1867. Jackson's father, George, was an African American factory worker while his mother, Rose was a homemaker of Italian American heritage. Jac... more

Frank George Jackson (born October 4, 1946) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He was elected the 57th mayor of Cleveland, Ohio on November 8, 2005, unseating unpopular incumbent Jane Campbell. He is the first sitting member of Cleveland City Council to become mayor since Stephen Buhrer in 1867. Jackson's father, George, was an African American factory worker while his mother, Rose was a homemaker of Italian American heritage. Jackson grew up in the neighborhoods of Kinsman and Central. After graduating from Max S. Hayes High School, Jackson served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, Jackson attended Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies and History, and a Master's Degree in Urban Affairs. Jackson entered politics with the influence of former Cleveland councilman, Lonnie L. Burten. Jackson worked while putting himself through law school at the Cleveland-Marshall College... less