Mayor-Elect John Horhn Discusses Plans for Capital City

Mayor-elect John Horhn discusses plans for capital city

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mayor-elect John Horhn outlined his top priorities for the City of Jackson. At the top of the list is the city's budget. Horhn is also focused on restoring trust with residents, as well as building relationships with the county, state and federal government. “I think we will begin to address those kinds of restorations by putting a good team of people together," he said. Horhn said each of those relationships has been fra…

Jackson City Council votes to fund deficit with fund balance, no tax increase

The Jackson City Council met on June 3, voting to move the budget forward with capital projects intact and no new property tax adjustments.

Jackson City Council amends temporary hiring freeze to allow hire of seasonal, essential employees

Jackson City Council amends temporary hiring freeze to allow hire of seasonal, essential employees JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – An ordinance designed to block the mayor from hiring his political allies in the waning days of his administration has been amended to allow the city to fill some seasonal and essential roles. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council amended the ordinance it passed last month to zero out salaries for all vacant positions in the …

Jackson council revises hiring freeze, allows some positions to be filled ahead of new term

Mayor Lumumba will leave office later this month, making way for newly elected Mayor, State Senator John Horhn to take the reins at City Hall. The Jackson City Council has revised an ordinance allowing some hiring as the current term winds down.