C. Jack Ellis
Encyclopedia
Clearance Jack "C. Jack" Ellis, is the former mayor
of Macon
, Georgia
.
Prior to taking office, Ellis served 20 years in the United States Army
as a paratrooper, then served 2 years in Vietnam as a combat soldier. Upon retirement from the US Army, Ellis managed a used car lot, served as an executive for the United States Census Bureau
, and hosted a public access television show focusing on public and political affairs in the black community. He attended Macon public schools and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Leo College. He is married to Tishangi Ellis and the father of five children. C. Jack Ellis is currently seeking the mayorship of Macon, Georgia again. He was registered for the mayoral race at the Bibb County Board of Elections on Monday, June 6, 2011. On Tuesday, July 19th Former Mayor C. Jack Ellis received 38 percent of the vote with Macon's current Mayor receiving 48 percent of the vote. In Macon, a mayoral candidate must receive over 50 percent of the vote to win the seat outright. Mayor vs Ex-Mayor are in a runoff election set for August 16th.
During Ellis' previous term he announced his conversion to the Muslim
faith and changed his name to "Hacheim Mansour" but has reverted to the former name of "C. Jack Ellis." He denounced the Muslim faith stating that "I am a Christian and was born a Christian." (http://indian5005.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/02/us-georgia-mayor-c-jack-ellis-embraces-islam-wants.htm by Randal Savage of 13WMAZ)
primary
and write-in opposition in the general election
.
Ellis changed his name to Hakim Mansour Ellis upon his conversion to Islam, only to abandon Islam a short while afterward. Divorced wife and married woman 20+ years younger than him. Took expensive trips out of the country on the taxpayer's bill while City of Macon was financially strapped. Mr. Ellis had a judgment levied against him for clothing that he and his wife 'borrowed' from a local clothier under the guise that the store had lent them the garments for his wife to wear in her capacity as "First Lady of Macon".
Mr. Ellis fathered a child with another woman while he was married only to have that woman sue him for child support and medical bills related to the birth of his child.
Under Ellis's leadership, the city successfully won a federal Hope VI grant
to improve public housing
, in addition to other grants and federal aid. His administration constructed over 200 new affordable housing units and eliminated over 2000 sub-standard houses and collaborated with other organizations to build over 100 new lofts in downtown Macon. Also during Ellis's administration, the city of Macon was designated as a city of excellence by the Georgia Municipal Association and awarded the City Livability Award by the US Conference of Mayors. First Lady Laura Bush designated Macon as a "Preserve American Community."
In April 2007, Ellis announced that he had been appointed honorary consul for the African nation of Uganda
, a posting that will begin after his term as mayor ends (per State Department
regulations). Ellis expects to use the honorary position to promote Uganda in his territory of the southeastern United States. Honorary consuls typically also help nationals of the country they represent with any problems they have in the country in which they live.
The C. Jack Ellis Youth Foundation continues to assist underprivileged and special needs children in America, the Caribbean, and Africa. Mayor Ellis also serves on the Board of Directors for the African Diaspora Heritage Trail of Bermuda.
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Macon
Macon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
.
Prior to taking office, Ellis served 20 years in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
as a paratrooper, then served 2 years in Vietnam as a combat soldier. Upon retirement from the US Army, Ellis managed a used car lot, served as an executive for the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, and hosted a public access television show focusing on public and political affairs in the black community. He attended Macon public schools and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Leo College. He is married to Tishangi Ellis and the father of five children. C. Jack Ellis is currently seeking the mayorship of Macon, Georgia again. He was registered for the mayoral race at the Bibb County Board of Elections on Monday, June 6, 2011. On Tuesday, July 19th Former Mayor C. Jack Ellis received 38 percent of the vote with Macon's current Mayor receiving 48 percent of the vote. In Macon, a mayoral candidate must receive over 50 percent of the vote to win the seat outright. Mayor vs Ex-Mayor are in a runoff election set for August 16th.
During Ellis' previous term he announced his conversion to the Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
faith and changed his name to "Hacheim Mansour" but has reverted to the former name of "C. Jack Ellis." He denounced the Muslim faith stating that "I am a Christian and was born a Christian." (http://indian5005.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/02/us-georgia-mayor-c-jack-ellis-embraces-islam-wants.htm by Randal Savage of 13WMAZ)
1999 and 2003 campaigns
He ran for mayor in 1999, and was elected as the first African-American to hold the position. After a successful first term, he was re-elected in 2003 after defeating several challengers in the DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)
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primary
Primary election
A primary election is an election in which party members or voters select candidates for a subsequent election. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election....
and write-in opposition in the general election
General election
In a parliamentary political system, a general election is an election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen. The term is usually used to refer to elections held for a nation's primary legislative body, as distinguished from by-elections and local elections.The term...
.
Ellis changed his name to Hakim Mansour Ellis upon his conversion to Islam, only to abandon Islam a short while afterward. Divorced wife and married woman 20+ years younger than him. Took expensive trips out of the country on the taxpayer's bill while City of Macon was financially strapped. Mr. Ellis had a judgment levied against him for clothing that he and his wife 'borrowed' from a local clothier under the guise that the store had lent them the garments for his wife to wear in her capacity as "First Lady of Macon".
Mr. Ellis fathered a child with another woman while he was married only to have that woman sue him for child support and medical bills related to the birth of his child.
Accomplishments and controversies while in office
Ellis's administration was responsible for approximately $1 million in loans to disadvantaged businesses.Under Ellis's leadership, the city successfully won a federal Hope VI grant
Grant (money)
Grants are funds disbursed by one party , often a Government Department, Corporation, Foundation or Trust, to a recipient, often a nonprofit entity, educational institution, business or an individual. In order to receive a grant, some form of "Grant Writing" often referred to as either a proposal...
to improve public housing
Public housing
Public housing is a form of housing tenure in which the property is owned by a government authority, which may be central or local. Social housing is an umbrella term referring to rental housing which may be owned and managed by the state, by non-profit organizations, or by a combination of the...
, in addition to other grants and federal aid. His administration constructed over 200 new affordable housing units and eliminated over 2000 sub-standard houses and collaborated with other organizations to build over 100 new lofts in downtown Macon. Also during Ellis's administration, the city of Macon was designated as a city of excellence by the Georgia Municipal Association and awarded the City Livability Award by the US Conference of Mayors. First Lady Laura Bush designated Macon as a "Preserve American Community."
In April 2007, Ellis announced that he had been appointed honorary consul for the African nation of Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
, a posting that will begin after his term as mayor ends (per State Department
United States Department of State
The United States Department of State , is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries...
regulations). Ellis expects to use the honorary position to promote Uganda in his territory of the southeastern United States. Honorary consuls typically also help nationals of the country they represent with any problems they have in the country in which they live.
The C. Jack Ellis Youth Foundation continues to assist underprivileged and special needs children in America, the Caribbean, and Africa. Mayor Ellis also serves on the Board of Directors for the African Diaspora Heritage Trail of Bermuda.