Arne Jorgensen won Jackson’s mayoral race with 66% of the vote, defeating fellow Councilor Jessica Sell Chambers, who received 32%. Jorgensen, a six-year council incumbent, will replace Mayor Hailey Morton Levinson, who chose not to seek reelection and endorsed him. Jorgensen attributed his win to his long-standing commitment to the community and his willingness to engage respectfully with differing opinions. He is proud of his efforts in affordable housing, which have resulted in over 1,600 deed-restricted units. Jorgensen shared a touching story of a family who benefited from this housing, illustrating his dedication to community impact. Sell Chambers, while disappointed, expressed confidence in Jorgensen's leadership and said she may consider applying to fill his vacant council seat. She shared a personal moment of voting with her family, including her fifth-grade son McCrae, who won a student council seat on the same day. Jorgensen looks forward to working with the new council to set priorities and involve the community in the process of filling his council seat.
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