Young Jacksonians urge state leaders to work with local leaders to solve capital city problems

A panel of younger Jacksonians at a Thursday night occasion urged state leaders to work with Jackson’s native and legislative elected officers — not towards them — to seek out options to crime and water issues.

The occasion, hosted Mississippi In the present day at City Foxes in Belhaven Heights, introduced collectively greater than 100 individuals — political leaders, enterprise house owners and on a regular basis Jacksonians — who’re involved about state leaders’ efforts to create a brand new Jackson judicial and police system and take over the town’s troubled water system. The takeover payments have change into topic to intense statewide and nationwide scrutiny, and tensions are traditionally excessive between metropolis and state leaders.

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On the occasion, Mississippi In the present day Editor-in-Chief Adam Ganucheau hosted a Q&A with state Rep. Ronnie Crudup Jr., who inspired attendees to “not quit” and “discover a option to become involved within the combat.”

Then Mississippi In the present day Managing Editor Kayleigh Skinner moderated a panel that includes Jackson group builder and entrepreneur Ashlee Kelly, advocacy coordinator at OneVoiceMS Courtney Physique, and Hunter Evans, chef and proprietor of Elvie’s. All of the panelists agreed that one of the simplest ways to handle the town’s crime and water issues could be for native and state leaders to work collectively.

The occasion was hosted at City Foxes, a espresso store in Belhaven Heights neighborhood of Jackson. Music was supplied by Jackson DJ Daddy Bug.