John wilson msp biography of christopher
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - John Wilson is running for mayor of Jackson.
He was born and raised in Jackson. He retired from the Michigan Department of Corrections and now helps his brother with his business.
If elected mayor, he says his first order of business would be addressing gun violence.
Wilson said, “These street gangs need to be arrested, charged, prosecuted, convicted and, if found guilty, jailed. Once jailed, we can then get them the rehabilitation programs necessary so when they are released, they shall be given a second chance.”
Wilson wants to increase police presence around the city, though he says he’s also concerned about street assessment taxes and increasing water rates.
He said, “These water rates are unaffordable for many, many residents here in the city of Jackson. There are many more who cannot afford these water rates than there are that can afford them.”
He says he understands the need for affordable housing but would like to see less reliance on it.
“I’m not opposed to affordable housing in the least bit,” Wilson said. “I’m just saying that there are many who do live in affordable housing that could go out, get a job and rise up to the level with their income so they don’t have to rely on affordable housing anymore.”
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John Swinney
First Minister of Scotland since 2024
John Ramsay Swinney (born 13 April 1964) is a Scottish politician who has served as First Minister of Scotland since 2024. Swinney has served as Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on two occasions, since 2024 and between 2000 and 2004. He has held various roles within the Scottish Cabinet from 2007 to 2023 under First Ministers Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon. Swinney was Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for North Tayside from 1999 to 2011 and, following boundary changes, has been MSP for Perthshire North since 2011. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Tayside North from 1997 to 2001.
Born in Edinburgh, Swinney graduated with a MA in politics at the University of Edinburgh. He joined the SNP at a young age, and quickly rose to prominence by serving as the National Secretary from 1986 to 1992 and as Deputy Leader from 1998 to 2000. He served in the House of Commons as MP for Tayside North from 1997 to 2001. He was elected to the inaugural Scottish Parliament at the 1999 Scottish Parliament election. After Salmond resigned the party leadership in 2000, Swinney was elected at the 2000 leadership election. He became Leader of the Opposition in the Scottish Parliament. The SNP lost one MP at the 2001 gener
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