Dominique Jackson (politician) explained

Dominique Jackson
Office:Regional Administrator of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Region 8
Term Start:December 2021
President:Joe Biden
State House1:Colorado
District1:42nd
Term Start1:January 11, 2017
Term End1:December 20, 2021
Predecessor1:Rhonda Fields
Successor1:Mandy Lindsay
Party:Democratic
Residence:Aurora, Colorado, U.S.
Education:Metropolitan State University of Denver (BA)
University of Denver (MA)

Dominique Jackson is an American politician serving as an administrator of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 8th region.[1] From 2017 to 2021, she represented the 42nd district in the Colorado House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Jackson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the Metropolitan State University of Denver and a Master of Arts in international and intercultural communications from the University of Denver.[2]

Career

Prior to her election to the Colorado State House, she worked as a communications consultant and served on Aurora's Citizens Advisory Committee for Housing and Community Development.[3] [4]

In the Colorado State House, Jackson served on the House Health, Insurance, & Environment Committee and the House Transportation & Energy Committee.[5]

Elections

Jackson was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016, winning with 68.91% of the vote against Republican opponent Mike Donald.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Goodland . Marianne . December 29, 2021 . Six candidates emerge to vie for Colorado House District 42 vacancy . Colorado Politics . December 30, 2021.
  2. Web site: Dominique Jackson's Biography . 2022-05-05 . Vote Smart.
  3. Web site: About Dominique Jackson. Jackson for Colorado House. July 10, 2017.
  4. News: Snowdon. Quincy. Dominique Jackson, Eric Nelson vie to be Democrats' choice in HD 42. July 10, 2017. Aurora Sentinel. June 16, 2016.
  5. Web site: Representative Dominique Jackson. Colorado General Assembly. July 10, 2017.
  6. Web site: Dominique Jackson. Ballotpedia. July 10, 2017.