Richard E. Jackson
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For other people named Richard Jackson, see Richard Jackson (disambiguation).
Richard Ernest Jackson Jr. (born July 18, 1945) is an American politician, civil servant, and educator from New York. A Republican, Jackson has served as New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, Mayor of Peekskill, New York, and as a member of the Peekskill City Council.
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Richard E. Jackson | |
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New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles | |
In office February 14, 1995 ā 2000 | |
Governor | George Pataki |
Preceded by | Patricia B. Adduci |
Succeeded by | Raymond P. Martinez |
Mayor of Peekskill, New York | |
In office December 31, 1984 ā April 24, 1991[1] | |
Preceded by | George Pataki |
Succeeded by | Vincent C. Vesce |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Ernest Jackson Jr. (1945-07-18) July 18, 1945 (age 78) |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Politician, teacher |
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He is the first African-American to serve as mayor of a city in the history of New York.