Jovan Jackson

Jovan Jackson was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He earned an associate degree from the College of Southern Nevada in 2019 and attended UNLV. His career experience includes working as an entrepreneur.[1]

Jackson has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

PLAN

MASS LIB

FAITH IN ACTION

SILVER STATE VOICES

North Las Vegas Dems

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Entrepeneur, Mental Health Advocate. and Community Organizer. A graduate of the College of Southern Nevada and enrolled at UNLV with aspirations to become a therapist.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Affordable HousingCriminal Justice ReformFree Mental Healthcare

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I want to reimagine how we view public safety.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

J.F.K. and M.L.K.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Storming Ceasar Palace

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Empathy, patience, and understanding.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I care about all people and their well being

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To uplift the people and community

What legacy would you like to leave?

Housing for All

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11 . I was in the in the fourth grade

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION WORKER

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Child Called it

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

whiney the pooh.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Drake - You broke my heart

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My past Criminal Record as a youth

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Brings a balance on proposed legislation..

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

More taxing on the mining industry

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

yes

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

yes, to help pass or push back on certain legislation.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Dina Neal and Pat Spearman

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Yes, I want to run for councilman again.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Steven Horseford gun violence story with losing his father

Tell us your favorite joke.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

yes

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Inmates who served as wildlife firefighters should receive pardons after release from incarceration.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

peoples action

What committees interest you?

Progressive Committees

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Funds should help empower the people not only businesses.

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