Background
Jackson, Maynard was born on March 28, 1938 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Maynard Holbrook and Irene (Dobbs) Jackson.
Jackson, Maynard was born on March 28, 1938 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Maynard Holbrook and Irene (Dobbs) Jackson.
Bachelor in Political Science, Morehouse College, 1956. Juris Doctor cum laude, North Carolina Center University.
Attorney, National Labor Relations Board, Atlanta vice mayor, City of Atlanta, 1969; mayor, City of Atlanta, 1973-1982, 1990-1994; managing partner, Chapman and Cutler, Atlanta, since 1982; chairman, Jackson Securities Inc., Atlanta, since 1994.
Member executive committee Democratic National Committee, Democratic Party, Georgia. President National Conference Democratic Mayors, National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. Chairman United States Local Government Energy Policy Advisory Committee, Urban Residential Finance Authority, Atlanta, Downtown Development Authority, Atlanta, transportation committee Atlanta Regional Commission, Rebuild American Coalition United States Conference Mayors.
Founding chairman Committee of Arts, United States Conference of Mayors, Atlanta Economic Development Corporation. Trustee Atlanta Council International Corps. Founder National Association Securities Professionals.
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Valerie Richardson. 5 children.