Mackenzie Job

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Mackenzie Job

Nonpartisan

Jefferson City Council Ward 5

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Jon Hensley

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

April 2, 2024

Education

High school

Jefferson City High School

Associate

Moberly Area Community College, 2016

Personal

Birthplace

Jefferson City, Mo.

Profession

Self Employed

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Mackenzie Job is a member of the Jefferson City City Council in Missouri, representing Ward 5. She assumed office on April 15, 2024. Her current term ends in 2026.

Job ran for election to the Jefferson City City Council to represent Ward 5 in Missouri. She won in the general election on April 2, 2024.

Job completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mackenzie Job was born in Jefferson City, Missouri. Job earned an associate degree from Moberly Area Community College in 2016. Her career experience includes being self-employed. Job has been affiliated with the Jefferson City Environmental Quality Commission.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Jefferson City, Missouri (2024)

General election

General election for Jefferson City Council Ward 5

Mackenzie Job defeated Virginia Shetler in the general election for Jefferson City Council Ward 5 on April 2, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mackenzie Job (Nonpartisan)	61.0	560
	Submit photo	Virginia Shetler (Nonpartisan)	39.0	358

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 918
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mackenzie Job completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Job's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a lifelong Jefferson City resident. I own a business in Jefferson City and intend to spend my life here. I am committed to improving the quality of life for everyone living in Jefferson City by supporting initiatives for safe, clean neighborhoods, quality infrastructure, affordability, beautiful parks, and a wide variety of recreational activities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Improve the quality of life for everyone living in Jefferson City.
• Encourage economic development. Economic growth is the driving force behind all other opportunities in Jefferson City.
• Enhance a sense of pride in Jefferson City because of our safe, clean neighborhoods, charming historic buildings, thriving public parks, close-knit community, and well-maintained infrastructure.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Housing services, public safety services, parks and recreation services, and public works services

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Municipal government handles the minutiae that state and federal governments cannot. Their decisions affect day-to-day life for residents of the community, like police funding, zoning, housing developments, snow removal, yard waste services, and everything in between.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, fairness, empathy, sensibility, and awareness

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I will listen to all points of view before making a decision. I am level-headed, even-tempered, and have experience working to maximize return with minimal resources.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To responsibly allocate local tax dollars in ways that benefit the most people and to accurately and honestly represent the will of the constituents

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers occurred when I was in the third grade.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

City Council members need to be available and accountable to the people they represent. Council members need to be level-headed, respectful, and willing to work on problems until solutions are agreed upon. Council members must also communicate to their constituents what's happening at the municipal level so residents understand and feel involved in the decision-making process.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe citizens have every right to know exactly how the tax revenue they generate is spent. When promises are made to the community, the governing body is responsible for ensuring those promises are delivered. Being accountable to the citizens promotes public trust, which is essential to functional government.

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Preceded by Jon Hensley	Jefferson City Council Ward 5 2024-Present	Succeeded by -