Council overrides mayor’s veto of vehicle ordinance; to go into effect Feb.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – An ordinance banning many Jackson city employees from taking home city-owned vehicles could go into effect early next month. Recently, the council voted to override the mayor’s veto of an ordinance that would prohibit many employees from using city vehicles for non-city business. The vote came nearly two months after the […]
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Curfew proposal to go before Jackson City Council | #citycouncil
The Jackson City Council could vote this week on a curfew. Councilman Kenneth Stokes was joined Tuesday by representatives from organizations, including Reset Jackson, to preview the proposed curfew ordinance. They claim that Jackson residents want the curfew to put a stop to the growing number of robberies and crimes that they say are being […]
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Jackson City Council considers eliminating City Attorney’s Office | #citycouncil
The Jackson City Council is considering eliminating the City Attorney’s Office because they don’t believe they’re getting fair representation.The council met behind closed doors but didn’t take a vote on it.City Attorney Catoria Martin is at the center of the discussion. Council members believe she doesn’t understand her unique role in city government. The City […]
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Jackson City Council seeks to end legal battle with Richard’s Disposal | #citycouncil
The city of Jackson is now moving into the next chapter of the city’s garbage collection saga. The city council signaled Monday that it would like to end litigation with Richard’s Disposal.The council is still guarded about Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba’s pledge to reopen the bidding process to handle Jackson’s garbage collections.The Jackson City Council […]
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Jackson City Council votes to honor slain JSU student | #citycouncil
The Jackson City Council passed a resolution Tuesday to honor a Jackson State University student who was shot and killed at an on-campus apartment during Homecoming weekend.The vote was originally for an ordinance to place a memorial sign in honor of Jaylen Burns on Valley Street, the same street that the University Pointe apartment complex […]
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City council members oppose Hutton as Parks and Recs interim director | #citycouncil
Jackson City Council members are blasting the mayor’s decision to hire an ex-convict to oversee the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. They said they were disappointed and absolutely opposed to Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba’s appointment of Steve Hutton, who spent time in prison after pleading guilty in 2021 to promoting prostitution.“Hell to the naw, naw,” […]
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Jackson City Council earmarks money for firefighter raises, but JFD will also cut positions | #citycouncil
Jackson City Council earmarks money for firefighter raises, but JFD will also cut positions Updated: 1:48 PM CDT Aug 22, 2023 After packing city council meetings and calling in sick in an effort to get a raise, Jackson firefighters have been heard.Members of the Jackson City Council’s finance committee approved $1.6 million to go toward […]
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Jackson firefighters pack city council meeting lobbying for better pay | #citycouncil
Jackson firefighters are demanding a livable wage. It’s an ongoing battle that comes down to citywide support and if the city of Jackson has the money to up their pay.Dozens of firefighters packed city hall Tuesday to demand a pay raise as the Jackson City Council prepares for the new budget season. Firefighter union president […]
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Who’s keeping track of grant money? Jackson City Council meeting heats up | #citycouncil
The Jackson mayor and one of his chief critics on the city council were at odds during a Tuesday meeting. A discussion between Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes got heated over who’s accountable for how public and private grant dollars received by the city of Jackson are spent. “People are […]
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Jackson City Council creates new meeting to hear public comments | #citycouncil
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson city leaders will soon be setting aside one night each month to hear directly from the general public. Tuesday, the city council approved amending city code to establish “citizen agenda meetings.” The meetings will be held at 6 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month and will give residents […]
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