A VICTORY FOR JONESBORO: ONE TOWN, ONE PEOPLE, ONE FUTURE
A Statement from Mayor Dr. James E. Harris Jr.
To the wonderful people of Jonesboro: With a heart filled with gratitude, humility, and renewed determination, I want to say two simple but powerful words: Thank you.
Thank you for your trust. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for believing in the promise of our community and allowing me the extraordinary honor of serving another term as your mayor. First and foremost, I give thanks to Almighty God, whose grace has sustained me through every challenge and whose guidance continues to strengthen my commitment to public service.
To my family, campaign team, volunteers, and every individual who sacrificed their time, offered encouragement, or lifted us in prayer, I am profoundly grateful. Your unwavering support means more than words can express. And to those who supported another candidate, I extend my hand in friendship and unity. Elections may reveal our differences, but they must never define our relationships. I am not the mayor of those who voted for me. I am the mayor of every citizen of Jonesboro. Our future is far too important to allow political differences to divide us.
When we began this journey four years ago, Jonesboro faced significant challenges. Together, we confronted financial difficulties, strengthened essential services, secured critical infrastructure investments, and began restoring confidence in our town’s future. We have made meaningful progress, but our work is far from finished. As we enter this next chapter, my commitment remains steadfast: responsible government, stronger infrastructure, economic opportunity, safer neighborhoods, and a community where every family has reason to believe tomorrow can be better than today. This election was not simply about winning another term. It was about continuing the work of building a stronger Jonesboro for generations yet to come.
Our greatest victories are not measured by election results, but by the lives we improve, the opportunities we create, and the future we build together. Let us move forward—not as political opponents, but as neighbors, friends, and one community united by a common purpose.
May God continue to bless each of you, and may God bless the Town of Jonesboro.
Dr. James E. Harris Jr.
Mayor, Town of Jonesboro, Louisiana
One Town. One People. One Future.
Let’s Keep Moving Jonesboro Forward!