Jackson City Council special meeting
Special City Council · 28 min · 14 items indexed
The Jackson City Council held a special meeting on September 25, 2026, to handle year-end budget adjustments and several agreements. The council approved a $29,966,223 interdepartmental transfer to close out the FY2026 municipal budget, with funds moved from personnel services in police and public works and other categories to cover insurance, JTRAN, and other needs. The council also approved a $1,947,008 appropriation to the Jackson/Hinds Library System and accepted the Jackson Airport Authority budget for FY2026-2027. Additionally, the council authorized the mayor to execute a torch relay agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympics, making Jackson a host community, and approved a memorandum of agreement with the DEA for participation in a state and local law enforcement task force. All items passed 4-0.
Jackson City Council
City Council · 2 hr 0 min · 32 items indexed
The Jackson City Council approved a claims docket of $3.74 million, including $996,580 for street resurfacing and $965,638 for traffic signal work, and confirmed three mayoral appointments to the Planning Board. The council authorized a debt-collection agreement with Municipal Intercept Company to recover unpaid fines and fees through state tax intercepts, and approved a $560,747.50 correction to the Shaw Road Bridge contract despite one no vote over contractor delays. The council also discussed street resurfacing plans, Entergy lighting concerns, and Tennis Center South management, and heard public comments on a censure petition against Councilman Stokes, flooding, and housing conditions. A proclamation declared September Service Dog Month, and the council entered closed session for litigation with no action taken.
Jackson City Council zoning meeting
Zoning Meeting · 22 min · 21 items indexed
The Jackson City Council zoning meeting tabled two cases (4332 and 4339) until October 19, 2026, because the zoning division failed to notify all parties, including opponents, and the council wanted everyone present. The council approved a conditional use permit for Terranee Brent to operate a community recreational center with skating, arcade games, fitness training, and events at 540 Raymond Road, Suite B, for one year. It also approved a five-foot front-yard setback variance for Annie Lewis to continue building an open carport at 1021 Westway Street. The council then approved renewal of special exceptions and use permits for one year. No dollar figures were discussed.
Jackson City Council Public Safety & Parks Committee
Public Safety & Parks Committee Meeting · 1 hr 24 min · 22 items indexed
The Jackson City Council Public Safety and Parks Committee discussed police officer retention and recruitment with Chief Rochelle Brackney, who reported the department has about 208 sworn officers, with roughly 130 in patrol. She said an October academy class could bring in at least 33 recruits across agencies, with five already cleared and six more in testing. Brackney outlined recruitment and retention efforts including loan forgiveness, sign-on bonuses, specialty assignments, a health and wellness initiative, and a possible sergeant examination. The committee also discussed the Real-Time Command Center and camera system, with Brackney reporting many cameras are inoperable and that the center is understaffed. The committee agreed to pursue AI software and further review camera contracts, possibly in executive session.
Jackson City Council special meeting
Special City Council · 3 hr 57 min · 28 items indexed
The Jackson City Council continued deliberation on the FY2026-2027 municipal budget, which must be passed by September 15. The council approved several amendments shifting funds toward police and fire, including $438,000 more for JPD and $156,000 more for fire personnel, while reducing Public Works, Planning, Administration, General Government, and IT personnel lines. The total general fund budget stands at $113,250,961. The council did not vote on final passage, recessing until Friday at 10 a.m. to allow legal review of bond documents before potentially reducing the city's reserve to fund additional fire and police hires.
Jackson City Council
City Council · 4 hr 0 min · 28 items indexed
The Jackson City Council approved the FY2027 budget on a 5-1 vote after adding about $600,000 for firefighter personnel by shifting money from a Grand Gulf emergency planning fund through JPD capital outlay. The council also passed a $1,001,962.88 C Spire contract for IT infrastructure and network modernization, and approved an MOU with ATF for a gun enforcement task force. A proposed ordinance to rename Wood Street to Dr. Roderick Demond Little Drive was amended to honorary status and then removed from the agenda after debate. The council discussed the Tasia Fortune hanging investigation, with the police chief saying the case is being investigated as a homicide and the medical examiner has not yet ruled. Public commenters raised concerns about JTRAN service, infrastructure, crime, and the condition of city streets.