Jackson Mayoral Race: Roads, Crime, and Hope | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 2m

Five candidates are battling it out in Jackson, Michigan’s mayoral race, each promising solutions to roads, crime, and affordable housing—but with wildly different approaches. Derek Dobies focuses on growth and downtown revitalization; John Wilson zeroes in on neighborhood safety and parking; Dena K. Morgan proposes a bold $1M/year per ward road fund plus community-driven repair decisions; Shalanda Hunt calls for holistic solutions tackling youth purpose alongside violence and homelessness; Christy May Davis champions ethics and accountability. As the field narrows, voters are watching…