Special city council meeting to address Jackson crime
Council meeting moves from City Hall to church
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Updated: 10:26 PM CDT May 3, 2021
Special city council meeting to address Jackson crime
Council meeting moves from City Hall to church
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Updated: 10:26 PM CDT May 3, 2021
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City Council meets on a regular basis to deal with crime and other issues. But Tuesday's meeting is not at City Hall. It will be here at New Horizon Church International. Well, the City council approached us about hosting a big public meeting that they're going to do centering around crime. And Bishop Ronnie crewed up is the senior pastor at New Horizon. He says the city approached his church for several reasons First, the ability to accommodate a sizable crowd with covid protocols, but also because New Horizon is a critical community hub. He says he couldn't hide his excitement when he got the call. Hey, God answers prayer okay, because we've been praying and seeking ways to to be a hill As a part of the solution, Jackson is in the midst of a crime crisis that has logged 49 homicides in 2021. The murder is already ahead of the data at the same point in 2020, which was the deadliest year in the city's history. Council President Aaron Banks says the council will discuss the crime surge in a way that will identify resources that may be available to the city, including ways for agencies to collaborate to fight this war on crime and assist with the financial aspects. Congressman Bennie Thompson is expected to be in attendance as well as state and county governmental officials. Crewed up also says every member of the clergy in Jackson is invited. I want to say, first, we care about all of the horrific things we're seeing second that we're all unified, that we've got to get involved to really bring the change that's needed. Most importantly, the public is invited to share and contribute. Critics says every Jacksonian should plan to be a part of this meeting. We're just encouraging people, Let's get involved, let's be active. This is a time for good activity. 16 W A P T for johnson joining us live tonight, Troy, very clear from Bishop crewed up there hoping for a big turnout for this discussion. So give us the details. Where are they having this meeting? Well, making this meeting happens tomorrow at six PM at New Horizon Church on Ellis Avenue. You can see the address on your screen now, Council President Aaron Banks says he is also looking forward to the community being a part of this conversation, giving their input on crime as a part of what he calls an all hands on deck approach to making the capital city safer for all of us.