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Alvin Jackson
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| Member of the Utah Senate from the 14th district |
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| In office 2014 – July 1, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | John Valentine |
| Succeeded by | Dan Hemmert |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Residences | Highland, Utah, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
| Occupation | Consultant |
Alvin B. Jackson is a former politician from the United States. He served as a Senator for Utah State's 14th district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Governor Gary Herbert chose Alvin Jackson to fill a vacant seat. This happened when John Valentine resigned to lead the Utah Tax Commission. Jackson himself resigned in July 2016. He left to take a job outside of Utah. Daniel Hemmert was then chosen to replace him.
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About Alvin Jackson
Alvin Jackson is an African-American man. He was born in Buford, South Carolina. He grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Education and Sports
Jackson studied at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned a degree in aviation business administration. While there, he played both basketball and baseball. He also earned an MBA degree from Johns Hopkins University.
Family Life
After finishing his MBA, Jackson joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A year later, he married his wife, Juleen. She grew up in Utah. For a time, Jackson served as a bishop in his church.
Professional Career
Alvin Jackson has worked as a consultant for most of his life. He now leads his own company, the Jackson Group. This company helps businesses with leadership and growth. Before moving to Utah, Jackson worked in Washington, DC. He advised on national security and transportation. He was also a vice president for Insitu, a company owned by Boeing.
Alvin's son, Frank Jackson, is a professional basketball player. He played for Duke University. He was chosen in the 2017 NBA draft. He currently plays for the Shanxi Loongs in China. Since 2006, Jackson has also been a member of the BYU Marriott School's National Advisory Council.
Political Journey
Senator Jackson was appointed by Governor Herbert in 2014. He served as the senator for Utah's 14th district. His term lasted from 2014 to 2016. Jackson decided not to run for re-election in 2016.
Committee Work
During the 2016 legislative session, Jackson worked on several important committees:
- Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee
- Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee
- Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee (He was the leader of this committee.)
Laws and Resolutions
As a senator, Jackson proposed and supported various bills and resolutions. These are ideas for new laws or official statements.
Bills Sponsored in 2016
Here are some of the bills Alvin Jackson sponsored in 2016:
- S.B. 45 Compulsory Education Revisions: This bill aimed to update rules about required schooling.
- S.B. 46 State Education Governance Revisions: This bill looked at changes to how education is managed in the state.
- S.B. 79 Child Welfare Revisions: This bill made changes to laws about the well-being of children. The Governor signed this bill into law.
- S.B. 86 School Building Coordination: This bill focused on how school buildings are planned and built. The Governor signed this bill into law.
- S.B. 90 Falsification of Information in a Protective Order Proceeding: This bill dealt with giving false information in court cases about protective orders.
- S.B. 214 Workplace Abusive Conduct Amendments: This bill aimed to change rules about bad behavior in the workplace.
- S.C.R 5 Concurrent Resolution in Support of Law Enforcement Officers: This was a resolution showing support for police officers. The Governor signed this resolution.
- S.J.R. 1 Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution -- State Board of Education Changes: This was a proposal to change the Utah Constitution regarding the State Board of Education.
- S.J.R. 2 Joint Resolution Calling for the Repeal of the 17th Amendment: This resolution asked for the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to be canceled.
Important Legislation
One notable action by Jackson was sponsoring a resolution to repeal the 17th Amendment. This amendment changed how U.S. Senators are elected. It passed both the House and Senate in Utah.
