Jason Jackson
Candidate for City Council (At-Large), El Centro · Parent/Business Owner
Jason Jackson is a lifelong resident of El Centro and President and CEO of Southwest Protective Services, Inc., which employs more than 260 security officers across the Imperial and Coachella Valleys. He holds an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Imperial Valley College, a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Law, and a Master's in Public Administration from San Diego State University. He served four years as an El Centro Planning Commissioner before being elected to the City Council in 2011, was reelected in 2015, and served as Mayor in 2016, when he led the design and construction of the Veterans Memorial at Bucklin Park; he authored Measure P, a half-cent sales tax that funded the city's new library and police department. He has since held regional leadership roles including chair of the Imperial County Workforce Development Board and of the Local Area Formation Commission, and is a past president of the El Centro Kiwanis Club and an Eagle Scout.
Positions in brief
Emphasizes support for public safety and first responders, economic development, fiscally responsible and accountable government, and continued infrastructure investment.
Jackson's campaign lists priorities including supporting police officers, firefighters, and city employees; working with existing businesses and attracting new investment; keeping City Hall accessible, responsive, and fiscally accountable; improving streets, parks, and public facilities; and taking a long-term view of the city's finances and growth. He points to his prior council tenure, when he says the city maintained a balanced budget with healthy reserves while keeping the local hospital financially stable.
On the issues
Supports police officers, firefighters, first responders, and the city employees who keep El Centro running.
“Supporting our police officers, firefighters, first responders, and the employees who keep our community running.”
Source →Wants to work with existing businesses and attract new investment to create jobs.
“Working with existing businesses, attracting new investment, and creating opportunities and jobs.”
Source →Wants City Hall to be accessible, responsive, fiscally responsible, and accountable to residents.
“City Hall is accessible, responsive, fiscally responsible, and accountable to the people.”
Source →Wants to continue improving streets, parks, infrastructure, and public facilities.
“Continuing to improve our streets, parks, infrastructure, public facilities, and quality of life.”
Source →Wants the council to make practical, responsible decisions based on what is best for El Centro.
“Practical, responsible decisions based on what is best for El Centro.”
Source →Wants the city to plan beyond the present and position El Centro for long-term success.
“Planning beyond today and positioning our city for long-term success.”
Source →Points to authoring Measure P, a half-cent sales tax that funded major city improvements, and to maintaining a balanced city budget with healthy reserves during his prior council service.
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