Jackson, Mich. – Daniel J Mahoney today announced his candidacy for Mayor of the City Jackson, Michigan in the upcoming November election. The candidacy comes after Mayor Dobies announced last week that he would not seek re-election, and called on Mr. Mahoney to consider running.

“I’ve had the opportunity to reflect, pray, and speak to my family over the past few days. The diverse groundswell of support since last week has made me confident that I can put together a winning campaign,” said Daniel Mahoney. “With the backing of so many in this city, I’m excited to announce my candidacy for mayor and continue to build upon the progress we’ve made together.”

While currently elected a County Commissioner representing district 7 of Jackson County, Mahoney is also the president of the Jackson County Branch NAACP and has served on several boards, committees and commissions locally, statewide and nationally. He has been the recipient of many recognitions and awards for his contribution to the community and the work he does through his non-profit organization Many Hands Community Services.

Mahoney says he plans to continue the progress and direction initiated by the current leadership at the City of Jackson. If elected, Mahoney plans to pursue a bold agenda based around fixing the roads; public safety; diversity, equity and inclusion; neighborhood revitalization; transparency & accountability; and economic development.

“I plan to focus on rebuilding an equitable economy while we emerge from the pandemic, fixing our roads, and continuing to make a safer city for Jackson families,” said Mahoney. “This is going to be a refreshing, exciting campaign and we are going to work on bold solutions. As the father of five girls, I want to work hard to build a brighter future for our city.”