Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba

City Council

City Council decision could mean $70 million for Jackson’s water, sewer needs | #citycouncil

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A recent decision by the Jackson City Council could translate into as much as $70 million for the city’s beleaguered water and sewer systems. Thursday, the council voted to spend all remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds on water and sewer. The motion, which was made by Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth […]

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City of Jackson’s trash lawsuits could be draining the council’s legal budget | #citycouncil

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The legal battles over who will pick up trash in the city of Jackson appear far from over. Jackson City Council President Virgi Lindsay spoke with WLBT Thursday about how much money was budgeted for legal expenses and what happens if the city exceeds that amount. “I do think that we’re […]

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