A prominent visible minority withdraws his name from consideration for statewide office. Public Safety Director Charles Jackson had considered a run for the LieutenantGovernor’s office. But, after a conversation with Governor Bob Holden last week, both men agreed he could do the best work where he already is. If Jackson had run, he would have been the only African-American up for a Missouri-wide office. When asked why there aren’t more blacks running for statewide office, he admits it could be a problem with electability for African-American candidates outside the major metropolitan areas. Jackson believes he could have drawn on his experience in law enforcement working with people in rural areas to bridge any kind of racial dividethere might be. Jackson does not rule out any future pursuits of political office.
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices - Missourinet
Efforts are underway to shorten the wait times at privately-run license offices in Missouri, which contract with the...
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-department-of-revenue-working-to-shorten-lines-at-license-offices/
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