Community members attend second candidate forum

JACKSON, Tenn.– The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP hosted a second forum for candidates for City of Jackson Mayor and Jackson City Council.

The forum was split into two nights, with several candidates for both offices present.

Mayoral candidates Jimmy Eldridge, Mark Johnston, and Dr. Jerry Woods attended Tuesday night’s forum. City Council candidates Jerome Cephus III, Mitch Hatchett, Jeff Howell, Kurt Mullen, Robert Spencer, Russell McKelvey, and Amber Christiana Gallagher were also a part of the forum.