Jackson city councilman and vice mayor Derek Dobies announced his intention to run for reelection as 6th ward council representative. In a second term, he plans to continue work on road improvements, leaf pickup returning, installation of the Consumers Energy mural and progress on downtown development. Other guests: Scott Robbins, Jackson County Parks Director; Athena McConnell and Linda Donihue, Michigan Theatre; Northwest High School students Domanic Lykins, Olivia White and Jaison Balluff, “Beauty and the Beast”; Steve Trosin, JSO Affinity Series; Big Brothers Big Sisters “Match of the Month” with Art Turner and Gabe.