Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jackson public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in taxes budget with low priority
2026 Business Improvement District Assessments
The council renewed the 2026 assessments for Greater Belhaven, Downtown Jackson and Fondren business improvement districts, each passing 5-0-1.
Deadline fleet vehicles and surplus process
A side discussion revealed PEG's fleet is effectively one 2005 van, with two dead vehicles still showing up in inventory. Council members laid out the proper process: get the garage's assessment in writing, route it to internal audit, and have council declare the vehicles surplus — then sell them on GovDeals.