Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney announces candidacy for Michigan’s House of Rep.
Wednesday, Jackson’s Mayor Daniel Mahoney announced his candidacy for Michigan’s 46th District in the House of Representatives. Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, elected in 2022, currently holds that seat. On FOX47 Wednesday evening, both Mahoney and Schmaltz will be sharing their thoughts on this year’s race. Mayor Daniel Mahoney announced his candidacy for Michigan House of Representatives, […]
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Jackson mayor holds media briefing
Jackson mayor holds media briefing Updated: 3:15 PM CST Feb 20, 2024 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba addresses city business and initiatives from West Ridgeway Street and Parkway Avenue. JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba addresses city business and initiatives from West Ridgeway Street and Parkway Avenue. Click Here For This Articles Original […]
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Houston City Council pumps brakes on Fifth Ward creosote relocation | #citycouncil
A test well is shown as Kathy Blueford-Daniels, a Fifth Ward resident and community activist, talks about health concerns in the area near her home from the creosote contamination at the former Union Pacific Railroad site wood treatment facility shown Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Houston. Residents had previously picketed at the contaminated rail yard […]
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Jackson State’s new president already receiving backlash from a city council member | #citycouncil
Claps and celebrations made their way into city hall Tuesday night as the new Jackson State University president, Marcus Thompson, addressed city council members.”I’m excited about the journey ahead, and I’m confident that together we will continue to build on Jackson State’s strong legacy of challenging minds and changing lives,” Thompson said.Most council members were […]
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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 seeking applicants for vacant 5th ward City Council seat | #citycouncil
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – The City of Jackson is looking to fill the vacant Fifth Ward City Council seat. The city said Jackson residents from the Fifth Ward have an opportunity to represent their neighborhood on the City Council. Former Fifth Ward City Councilmember Karen Bunnell resigned in September 2023. Ward five comprises the western […]
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Judges aiming to give Black voters more influence in Alabama set to redraw congressional districts | #elections | #alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday that the court will soon adopt new congressional districts for Alabama, choosing among proposals aimed at giving Black voters a greater opportunity to influence election outcomes in the Deep South state. U.S. Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus, noting a ruling will be issued “shortly,” said the three-judge […]
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Madison mayor sues three Madison County supervisors over rezoning deal
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The mayor of Madison has filed suit against three Madison County supervisors, alleging a rezoning deal broke state law. According to the lawsuit filed by Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler, a rezoning scheme and land donation from the mid-2000s is illegal. Defense questions Shadow Robinson in William “Polo” Edwards trial The […]
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Jackson mayor addresses transparency concerns during water status hearing
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba voiced his concerns about transparency issues between the city of Jackson and the third-party administration overseeing Jackson’s water system during a water status hearing Friday.The hearing was held before Judge Henry Wingate.During the hearing, Lumumba addressed the concerns he claims he has received from Jackson residents as well as several […]
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Jackson mayor plans to name interim public works director
WHAT STATE LEADERS WANT TO DO WITH SUPERVISION… THE MAYOR WAS HEATED TODAY AT A CITY HALL NEWS CONFERENCE…CASTING ASIDE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROPOSED NEW JACKSON WATER BILLING SYSTEM. AND TAKING CENTER AIM AT STATE MEASURES TO TRY AND OVERSEE THE WATER SYSTEM…AND OTHER PARTS OF THE CAPITAL CITY. <JASON WATKINS/BUSINESS OWNER: UH IT MAKES […]
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