US EditionCity of Jackson Files Motion Challenging New Water Authority Law
The nine-member board was created under House Bill 1677 and will begin operating once six members are appointed, officials said.
- On Monday, the City of Jackson filed a federal injunction to block the Metro Jackson Water Authority Act, which creates a nine-member board to oversee the city's water and sewer systems.
- Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1677 into law on April 8 as a long-term fix following the city's 2022 water crisis that left thousands without safe drinking water.
- Mayor John Horhn named four appointees to the authority board on Saturday, April 25, adopting a dual-track approach of participating in the process while simultaneously challenging it legally.
- City officials argue the law violates the U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause by usurping federal court authority, while Jackson remains liable for $120 million to $150 million in outstanding water debt.
- All board members must be appointed by May 1; at least six must be seated before operations begin, though the board cannot assume full control until a federal judge approves the transition.
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Jackson seeks injunction to block controversial water authority act
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The city of Jackson is asking a federal judge to block a controversial water authority act from going into effect. On Monday, the city filed a motion for an injunction in U.S. District Court against H.B. 1677, the Metro Jackson Water Authority Act. The city claims the law attempts to usurp the power of the federal court to oversee Jackson’s water and sewer systems under two separate court orders, in violation of the Supre…
City of Jackson files motion challenging new water authority law
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson filed a motion on Monday, asking a federal court to enjoin the implementation of House Bill 1677, the new state law that would create the Metro Jackson Water Authority with only three board members appointed by the city. According to the city, the law attempts to take [...]
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City of Jackson wants federal court to block new water authority
“Jackson should not be asked to carry the greatest risk without having the authority to govern the assets it owns,” said Mayor John Horhn. The City of Jackson is asking a federal court to block the recently established water authority as signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves (R).
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