C. Jack Ellis
40th Mayor of Macon, Georgia
In office December 14, 1999 – 2007
Preceded by	Jim Marshall
Succeeded by	Incumbent
In office 2003 – 2007
Succeeded by	Incumbent
Born	January 06, 1946 (1946-01-06) (age 61) Macon, Georgia
Political party	Democratic
Religion	Islam

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Clarence Ellis, a Macon native, was born on January 6, 1946.^[1] Prior to taking office, Ellis served in the United States Army, worked for the United States Census Bureau, hosted a public access television show, and sold used cars. He fathered a son with Mireille Severe, and has been involved in legal action concerning his failure to pay child support. ^[2] He ran for mayor in 1999, and was elected as the first African-American to hold the position. After a somewhat controversial first term, he was re-elected in 2003 after defeating several challengers in the Democratic primary and substantial write-in opposition in the general election. His second term has led to further conflicts with the city council and several failed attempts to recall him. He is currently the focus of several federal investigations. The United States Army is the largest branch of the armed forces of the United States. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Look up public access television in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... A primary election is an election in which voters in a jurisdiction select candidates for a subsequent election (nominating primary). ... A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the persons name. ... A general election is an election in which all or most members of a given political body are up for election. ... A recall election is a procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office. ...

Due in part to the sometimes fierce opposition, Ellis has had few major accomplishments during his terms. The city successfully won a federal Hope VI grant to improve public housing, in addition to other grants and federal aid. The use of these funds has been the topic of several investigations and audits^{[3] [4]}. Ellis has also gained personal influence through the use of his position in numerous national conferences relating to city government and urban issues, as well as becoming a frequent international traveler and unofficial goodwill ambassador, mostly to Africa. He has taken several goodwill trips to Africa which are controversial because they take him away from the city for extended time periods at the tax payers' expense^[5]. Ellis has repeatedly insisted that previous mayors had similar expenses. Grants are funds given to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or local governments by foundations, corporations, governments, small business and individuals. ... A local authority tower block in Cwmbrân, South Wales Public housing or project homes is a form of housing tenure in which the property is owned by a government authority, which may be central or local. ... An ambassador, rarely embassador, is a diplomatic official accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization, to serve as the official representative of his or her own country. ...

In February 2007, Ellis made headlines by announcing his December 2006 conversion to Islam, including plans to legally change his name to Hakim Mansour Ellis. Ellis, who had previously been a practicing Christian, became a Sunni Muslim during a trip to the west African country of Senegal, saying it was like going "back to [his] roots" — claiming that some West Africans brought to America as slaves practiced Islam. ^[6][7] For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      A Christian () is a person who... Sunni Islam (Arabic سنّة) is the largest denomination of Islam. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... The Buxton Memorial Fountain, celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, London. ...

In April of 2007, Ellis announced that he had been appointed honorary consul for the African nation of Uganda, a posting that will begin after his term as mayor ends (per State Department regulations). Ellis expects to use the honorary position to promote Uganda in his territory of the southeastern United States. Honorary consuls typically also help nationals of the country they represent with any problems they have in the country in which they live. A consulate (or consular office) is a form of diplomatic mission in charge of matters related to individual people and businesses, in other words issues outside inter-governmental diplomacy. ... The United States Department of State, often referred to as the State Department, is the Cabinet-level foreign affairs agency of the United States government, equivalent to foreign ministries in other countries. ...

In August of 2007, Ellis sent a message of solidarity to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Many question the motives behind such a message, and it appears the latest in a series of public relations blunders for Mayor Ellis. see story

Ellis's term expires in 2007, and he is ineligible to run for a third term.

References

1. ^ The Official City of Macon Web Site - Mayor C. Jack Ellis: About Mayor C. Jack Ellis
2. ^ WMAZ, Last-Minute Compromise. Retrieved on 2007-02-26
3. ^ Macon Telegraph: Beall's Hill audit sought
4. ^ Associated Press. "Federal investigators probe Macon's finance office", December 17, 2006. Retrieved on 2007-02-26. 
5. ^ Donila, Mike. "Macon mayor defends trip to Africa; Ellis says Ghana could process city's parking tickets", 2003-08-05. Retrieved on 2007-02-26. 
6. ^ Mayor Ellis: Call Him Hakim
7. ^ CNN: Macon, Georgia, mayor converts to Islam

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See also

External links

• Website of the Mayor's Office
• WMCC News - Humor site