Andrew R. Jackson

Jackson, 70, is running for City Council in Virginia Beach (Kempsville)

Opponents: Harry E. Diezel, Jose P. Flores III

Years in city: 32

Education: University of Maryland (European extension); Tidewater Community College; Navy Service Schools

Occupation: Retired Navy, retired corporate, private process server, licensed P.I.

Family: Carolyn Rogers-Jackson and four children/stepchildren

Civic involvement: Community activist; past president men’s ministry, First Baptist Church, Norfolk; past secretary, men's division, Baptist General Convention of Virginia; youth coach

I understand that this election is about more than candidates and politicians -- it's about people. People who believe in hope again. People who care about each other and their city. Many who now see a chance for their vote to really count. I have the vision and the courage to make a difference. One that is positive, innovative and inclusive. I will bring accountability to the decision-making table, bringing quality of life, safe neighborhoods, common-sense taxes, well-planned and thought-out transportation and economic growth, and bring this city together to move toward real effective leadership that can resolve problems and take Virginia Beach into the future stronger, more prosperous and more united in purpose. I will bring the voices of the people together as one and the power of that voice to the council chamber.

An alternative to walking or automobile that provides a reliable way for people to move around the City, generate transit oriented development that will put less of a strain on the road infrastructure, create a transportation backbone and support for an effective intermodal transportation system (bus, drop off, bicycle, taxi, etc.). I still want to see the short and long term numbers, comparisons, costs versus benefits, smart planning in terms of economic growth, routes, stops, terminals, etc.

At a minimum, defer non-essential capital construction

(Dome development site) A valuable piece of property that needs to be developed into a year round entertainment center linked to the convention center.; (19th Street corridor) Let it be a private development. Using public money will only go to support private profit and that isn't best for taxpayers.

Small business in the area of technology, simulation and green environment; Transportation (upgrade of present, smart planning for future possible light rail, monorail or similar); Light industry (environmentally friendly production).

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