Russell Jackhorn
Russell Jackhorn is a pronghorn and the Chief of Staff to Mayor Winddancer in We Can Fix Pawbert. Introduced in S02E16 "The Wall," he serves as the Mayor's primary advisor during the Clawrence terrorist attacks on Zootopia's weather wall infrastructure.
Background
Russell Jackhorn serves in the Office of the Mayor of Zootopia, functioning as the chief advisor and administrative coordinator for Mayor Winddancer. His position places him at the center of city governance, particularly during crisis situations that require rapid executive decision-making.
Personality
Jackhorn presents as a weathered, experienced government official who has navigated the complexities of city administration for years. He delivers difficult news with professional detachment while maintaining the composure expected of someone in his position.
Series History
Season 2
Russell Jackhorn appears in S02E16 "The Wall" during the Clawrence terrorism crisis. When the weather wall between Tundratown and Sahara Square is attacked, he serves as Mayor Winddancer's primary advisor in the Emergency Operations Center at City Hall.
As casualty reports arrive, Jackhorn delivers the grim updates to the Mayor: thirty-two confirmed dead at the wall, over sixty hospitalized for temperature exposure, eight critical. When Winddancer asks about the timeline for restoring the wall to full functionality, Jackhorn reports that engineers estimate six to twelve hours—prompting the Mayor's terse response that they do not have twelve hours.
In the aftermath of Clawrence's broadcast claiming responsibility for the attack, Jackhorn continues coordinating the city's response, ensuring information flows between emergency services, ZSI, and the Mayor's office as Zootopia grapples with its first major terrorist attack on critical infrastructure.
Key Relationships
Mayor Brian Winddancer
Jackhorn serves as Winddancer's trusted Chief of Staff, delivering reports and coordinating the executive response during crises. Their professional relationship is built on the efficient exchange of information under pressure.
Key Lines
| Line | Context | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| "Sir. Casualty count is climbing. Thirty-two confirmed dead at the wall. Over sixty hospitalized for temperature exposure. Eight critical." | S02E16 | Delivers crisis update to Mayor |
| "Engineers are working to stabilize. Partial functionality restored to three sectors. Full restoration... they're estimating six to twelve hours." | S02E16 | Reports on infrastructure damage |
Trivia
- Russell Jackhorn's name and role as Chief of Staff appear to be a reference to Russell Jackson from Madam Secretary, who serves as White House Chief of Staff and later National Security Advisor.
- His species, pronghorn, is notably shared with JJ Jareau from the ZSI-BAU, another character associated with government and communication roles.
- His appearance during the weather wall crisis establishes the chain of command for Zootopia's emergency response at the executive level.