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Whitlow to Announce Candidacy

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Rick Whitlow will announce his second bid for mayor tonight.

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
Comment

How many people are running for Mayor now?

Author
Tony Davis
Date
2009-02-27T18:28:10-06:00
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144182
Comment

I've lost count, Tony, but let's just say it's a passel of 'em!

Author
Kacy
Date
2009-02-27T21:49:55-06:00
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144184
Comment

Why bother?

Author
Jeff Lucas
Date
2009-02-28T08:48:05-06:00
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144186
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Would be easier to answer how many people are NOT running for mayor.

Author
Jennifer2
Date
2009-02-28T09:35:42-06:00
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144187
Comment

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.

Author
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

Support our reporting -- Follow the MFP.

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