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Mae Jackson

1941 – 2005

American social worker and local politician

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About Mae Jackson

Lived 1941 – 2005 (aged 63–64). Mae Jackson was a social worker.

Mae Jackson, born Mae Allison (1941-2005) was an American social worker and local politician. In May 2004, she became the first elected black mayor of Waco, Texas.

Life Mae Allison was born in Teague, Texas on September 10, 1941, the son of a school principal and a teacher. She was educated at Booker T. Washington High School and Texas Southern University, graduating with a B.Sc. in 1962.

In 1969 she joined the National Council of Negro Women, working with the NCNW in Mississippi until 1971.

She married Howard Andrew Jackson, with whom she brought up a stepdaughter, foster son, adopted daughter, and biological daughter.

Jackson became increasingly active in Democratic Party politics. From 1985 to 1987 she served as vice chair of Texas Governor Mark White's Commission for Women. From 1991 to 1997 Governor Ann Richards appointed her to serve as an executive member of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Jackson served on the Waco City Council for District I from 2000 to 2004. She was elected Mayor of Waco in May 2004. However, she died suddenly on February 11, 2005, cutting short her office.

In 2018 Jackson's daughter, Andrea Jackson Barefield, was elected to Waco City Council, representing District I.

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1941
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Died
2005
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mae Jackson?

American social worker and local politician

When was Mae Jackson born?

Mae Jackson was born in 1941.

When did Mae Jackson die?

Mae Jackson died in 2005.

What was Mae Jackson's occupation?

Mae Jackson was a social worker.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mae Jackson

· Wikidata: Q123785772

· DBpedia: Mae Jackson (politician)

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