Candidate For District 3 Pocomoke City Council, Kim Jackson To Speak at Pocomoke Senior Center

Kim Jackson ~ "Bringing A New Perspective To Pocomoke"

 

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Pocomoke Election Day is April 1st!

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“You want to do what?” 

This is a question I have been hearing quite a bit lately.  And the first question is generally followed by, “Why on earth do you want to do that?”


Let me introduce myself and explain.

 

 My name is Kim Jackson, and I am running for Pocomoke City Council, District 3.

 

I remember being asked similar questions one year and six months ago. That is when my husband, Ed and I chose to buy a house here, and make Pocomoke City our home.  The big question then was:  “Why do you want to move to Pocomoke?”  My response was, “Why not Pocomoke?” It did not come as any surprise to me; having longtime residents ask such questions about these kinds of decisions. Over the years I have learned we all can sometimes take for granted, things in our own backyard.  We can loose perspective of all the wonderful things we have right under our noses.  We came here with a new perspective, and chose Pocomoke because of all the great things it had to offer: a beautiful riverfront, plenty of green space (especially found in Cypress Park and the trail), old homes with personality and charm, good schools, city and emergency services, cultural arts and museums, a downtown district, and all within walking distance...I could go on and on.  This is why we came to Pocomoke!

 

Fast forward to the present.

 

I am now a small business owner on Market Street in downtown, working within the community.  The downtown business district (in voting district 3) is full of potential; it's  just waiting to come back to life once again. Studies have shown that downtown revitalization helps make an area strong by encouraging locals to come back and shop local. It brings visitors to the community, and can help create jobs, too. This can generate additional revenue for the community as visitors come for the day and enjoy our city.  Added revenue can go to improving and maintaining safe streets for our district. I feel historic preservation is also important because people love to experience the past. Whether its museums, houses, churches or old storefronts; people love to feel connected to the past; they want to experience a change from today's  hustle and bustle. Cities all across the country have benefitted from revitalization efforts. We have all the “right stuff”. Let's  make it happen. 

 

On April 1, 2014, if you live in District 3, Help me bring a new perspective to Pocomoke City, District 3.

 

 I would appreciate your vote.

 

 ~ Kim Jackson

Last Day to Register For Pocomoke Election

Last day to register to vote in the Pocomoke City elections is Monday, March 7, 2011 (TODAY).

If you need an application for an absentee ballot or for more information on how to register call city hall at 410-957-1333. Absentee ballots must be in by March 31st.

The city election is Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

Friday Is Final Day To Register As A Candidate

POCOMOKE CITY -- Friday is the final day those interested in running for mayor or the District 3 City Council seat can file with the town to run in the April election.

Anyone wishing to run for mayor must be 25 years old, a resident of Pocomoke City for at least one year prior to the election and be a registered voter.

Those running for City Council have to be 21 years old and live in the district up for election. The election is scheduled for April 5.

For more information on how to nominate a candidate, visit city hall or call 410-957-1333.

Pocomoke City Election Results

POCOMOKE CITY -- Robert Hawkins and Diane Downing have been elected to serve on the Pocomoke City Council, representing District 1 and District 2, respectively.

Hawkins retained the seat he has held for 22 years with the help of 82 votes, compared to his challenger, Harvey Lynch, who received 17. Forty-six ballots were cast for Downing, 29 more than her opponent Duane Bias's 17, giving her the position recently left vacant by retiring councilman Honiss Cane.

"I'm very excited," Downing said after the results were announced. "I'm ready to get to work."

For Downing, a lifelong Pocomoke City resident, her victory represents her first foray into elected politics. Downing -- a former member of the city's Board of Elections and an employee of Worcester County government -- said she planned to clean up Pocomoke's neighborhoods, instituting neighborhood watches and other initiatives to combat local crime.

She said she also plans to create more opportunities for local youth to keep them out of trouble.

Tuesday's election marks only the second time Robert Hawkins has been challenged for the District 1 seat since first running for the position 22 years ago.

The veteran of City Hall first ran after retiring from a job with the federal government and had the time, he said, to attend meetings and represent the town at state and county functions.

"I go to a lot of meetings," Hawkins said, mentioning his position on the Lower Shore Tri-County Council and other local boards. "And I get something out of every one."

In his next term, the councilman said he will focus on updating local infrastructure, bringing more businesses to the historic downtown and encouraging companies to set up shop in the city's industrial park.

"I want to get another grocery store here and other small businesses," Hawkins said after his victory Tuesday. "That's what I'll work for."

Downing and Hawkins will take office at the next meeting of the Pocomoke City mayor and council on April 13.

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