Sen. Jeff Jackson’s snow day: Getting it done all by himself
The Story
Democrat Jeff Jackson represents Charlotte in the N.C. Senate. On the snow day Tuesday, he was pretty much the only legislator to show up to work. So he took advantage of his majority rule.
The Jackson Legislation
“I thought I would fix the state,” Jackson said. So he proceeded to “pass” a series of legislation. He chronicled it all using #JustOneLegislator
This is going to be like Night at the Museum only at the end we’ll have a stronger middle class. #NCGA
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
BREAKING: Politicians don’t get to draw their own political districts anymore. Let’s see how fair elections work. #JustOneLegislator
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
In response to several inquiries, I can confirm that we are expanding broadband access throughout rural NC. #JustOneLegislator #ncga
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
I just defeated a filibuster because I needed a drink of water. That removes any opposition to new child care subsidies. #JustOneLegislator
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
Our jails are filled with the mentally ill and chemically addicted. Just expanded mental health care for them. #JustOneLegislator #snowday
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
I’m hearing there’s no cell phone reception in the press room. That goes on the list, but I’m putting it at the bottom. #JustOneLegislator
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
Just had a big debate over cutting the university system even more. Decided not to, because obviously that’s a bad idea. #JustOneLegislator
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
Hey Charlotte – it’s your airport. #JustOneLegislator #snowday #ncga #clt
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
Went ahead and got rid of puppy mills. Not sure why that took so long… #JustOneLegislator #Snowday #ncga
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
Independent redistricting ✔ Invest heavily in wind and solar ✔ Support early childhood education ✔ NC is suddenly a national model. #ncga
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
Getting attention
Am now receiving lots of calls from actual lobbyists. Even the false appearance of power gets their attention. #JustOneLegislator #ncga
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
Trust me, the last thing I expected was to be on Buzzfeed today. http://t.co/oyEDoMgPaa #JustOneLegislator #ncga pic.twitter.com/3INBKynKac
— Sen. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) February 17, 2015
C5’s Take
This is government we can get behind.
Photo: Robert Lahser / Charlotte Observer
This story was originally published February 18, 2015 at 12:51 AM with the headline "Sen. Jeff Jackson’s snow day: Getting it done all by himself."