Eric Jackson was the 48th mayor of Trenton, the capital of New Jersey, having assumed office on July 1, 2014 for a four-year term.

He later became Director of Operations and Personnel for the nonprofit Henry J. Austin Center, a Trenton-based primary health care provider.

[3][4] In September 2011, he took a job as director of the Department of Public Works and Urban Development in Plainfield, New Jersey but received a residency waiver so he could still live in Trenton.

[5] In 2010 Jackson ran for mayor and lost a run-off election by three votes to then-Councilman Manuel Segura for the chance to challenge the eventual winner, Tony F.

[6] On June 17, the mayor-elect met with Governor Chris Christie who pledged his support and willingness to work with the incoming administration.