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Rick Whitlow
Rick Whitlow is a local politician and former TV sports anchor. He is running for Mayor as an independent. He was the Republican nominee for Mayor in 2005, losing to Frank Melton in the general election.
Candidate: Rick Whitlow
Office seeking: Mayor
Candidate Web site(s): rickwhitlowformayor.com
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Current job: Financial Advisor and Life Insurance Agent for New York Life Insurance Company
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Early Life
Whitlow graduated from Illinois State University with degrees in Pre-Law and Criminal Justice. Whitlow was a standout on Illinois State’s basketball team. He was drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 5th Round of the 1975 NBA Draft.
Whitlow moved to Jackson in 1985.
2005 Campaign for Mayor
In 2005, Whitlow ran for Mayor as a Republican. He would receive only 10% of the vote against Frank Melton in the General Election.
Whitlow has worked as a sports anchor for WJTV and WAPT. He has also served as executive director for SafeCity Initative.
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Crime Reduction, economic development, and education
Links to articles about candidate:
Rick Whitlow Announces Mayoral Platform
Category:Journalists
Category:Politicians
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