State Representative Michael Jackson has served District 61 for the past 8 years. He and his wife, Stephanie Jackson, have two children, Nia and Camryn. The son of Reverend and Mrs. Morris Jackson, Jr., Michael serves as a Deacon at Little Zion Baptist Church and has also served his country in the Army National Guard. Michael is a founding partner in the Jackson Bell Law Firm. In the legislature, Michael has worked hard to fund important projects in his district including the new Capitol City Family Health Center facility on Florida Boulevard and the renovation of Gus Young Park/Howell Park which will begin next year. The voters of District 61 showed their collective approval of Michael’s ability by electing him to a third term in office with a landslide victory.

Michael’s Accomplishments Include:

• Vice-Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus
• Former member, Appropriations Committee, Louisiana House of Representatives
• Former Vice-chair, Health and Welfare Committee, LA House of Representatives
• Former member, Joint Legislative Committee on Budget
• Former member, House Special Committee on Disaster Planning
• Partner/Founder, Jackson Bell Law Firm
• Senior Executive Program, Harvard University
• Baton Rouge Business Report Top 40 Under 40 2003
• Alumnus of Leadership Louisiana
• Alumnus of Leadership Baton Rouge
• Founded Greater Baton Rouge Job Fest
• Secured funding for the Government Street Master Plan
• Secured funding for the new four million dollar Capitol City Family Health Center
• Secured funding for the renovation of Gus Young Park/Howell Park in 2007
• Secured funding for the construction of a Wellness Center on Gus Young Ave. in 2008
• One of the Original Incorporators of “Yes We Can Baton Rouge”
• Leader on Ethics Reform
• Leader on securing forty million dollars for the expansion of health centers across the state
• Leader for establishing more early childhood development centers
• Former Adjunct Professor in Southern University Political Science Department