US EditionJackson Holds Inauguration for Mayor John Horhn, City Council
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, JUL 1 – John Horhn, elected by a landslide, aims to address Jackson's challenges with bipartisan support after eight years of Lumumba's progressive leadership, officials said.
- John Horhn was sworn in as Jackson's 54th mayor on July 1, 2025, during a ceremony at the Jackson Convention Center that also included the City Council.
- Horhn defeated incumbent Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba in April's Democratic runoff amid challenges like financial issues and a federal corruption indictment against Lumumba and others.
- Lumumba served eight years, managing crises including the Jackson Water Crisis and legal battles, and he expressed gratitude while planning to return to law practice after the transition.
- Horhn emphasized urgent needs for new leadership, citing crumbling infrastructure, population decline, and restoring public trust, and pledged that his administration's biggest task was "the delivery of hope."
- The inauguration marked a political turning point with Horhn promising to work across aisles and signaling a shift toward centrist governance amid growing excitement and hope within the city.
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Jackson holds inauguration for Mayor John Horhn, City Council
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson will host a full day of inaugural events celebrating Mayor-Elect John Horhn, who will become the capital city's 54th mayor. The inauguration of Horhn and the incoming City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 1 at the Jackson Convention Complex on East Pascagoula Street. Inauguration Day Schedule of Activities & Events: Inaugural Prayer Service | 8:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7:15 a.m.) Oath of Office Cer…
Mayor Lumumba reflects on time as capital city’s leader
Mayor Lumumba reflects on time as capital city’s leader JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – On July 1, the city of Jackson will have a new mayor for the first time in 8 years. Senator John Horne won the general election by a landslide earlier this month, and will be sworn in Tuesday. 8 years ago, Chokwe Antar Lumumba became the youngest mayor in the capital city’s history to take office. “I have enjoyed the service. Not necessarily every moment has been an …
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