It was under that belief his administration kicked off a new comprehensive planning process which in many ways has centered around Washington Addition, a predominantly Black neighborhood that faced significant city neglect but is undergoing new development due to its proximity to Jackson State University. More recently, this community engagement translated to the mayor’s response to the water crisis caused by February storms.
“Many of the groups that have participated in some way in our planning processes activated and provided mutual aid during the water crisis,” says Mayor Lumumba. “I would say that relationships became the forefront of the mutual aid process … that is something that Jackson, as a whole, not limited to city government by itself, seems to be extremely skilled at.”
Most of Jacksonâs water is back on. Some is still unsafe to drink.
Most of Jacksonâs water is back on. Some is still unsafe to drink. By David Kenney | March 8, 2021 at 7:12 PM CST - Updated March 8 at 7:29 PM
Some residents along McCluer Road tell us they now have water pressure but the water is murky and, in some cases, has a funny smell.
Many people are still taking advantage of the many water giveaways in Jackson and the surrounding areas.
Monday in Byram, the Greater Deliverance Church of God in Christ held a water and food giveaway. Residents who are still unable to use the water to cook with received pre-cooked meals.
Council approves nearly $1.1M repaving project for North State Street (Source: WLBT) By Anthony Warren | February 2, 2021 at 11:56 AM CST - Updated February 2 at 11:56 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Another section of North State Street will soon be repaved.
On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved bringing on W.E. Blain and Sons, Inc., to mill and overlay a section of the street running from Sheppard Road to Briarwood Drive.
The contract is for just under $1.1 million.
Once the project is finished, North State promises to offer a much smoother commute for drivers all the way from Briarwood Drive in North Jackson to Fortification Street in Belhaven.
The 2021 elections for Hernandoâs Board of Aldermen will occur under a newly approved districting plan, which decreased the disparities in the populations of its wards from 98.43% to 6.3%. The plan took more than four years to develop, cost $68,535.53 and will be out of compliance with federal law in just a few months after the 2020 Census data is released.
Hernando had not redrawn its six wards since 2008, though state law requires redistricting be done within six months of new census data becoming available. Federal law also requires the populations of local legislative districts to be âsubstantially equal,â with the legally accepted standard being that the largest and smallest districts be no more than 10% apart in their population.Â