Kevin Parkinson
About
Kevin Parkinson's campaign centered heavily on addressing fundamental municipal needs and improving the quality of life for residents in Ward 7. His core priority focuses on ensuring that basic city services and infrastructure are properly delivered and maintained.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureFocus on improving basic city services and infrastructure, as he believes the basics are not too much to ask.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 2:02:29
- Avg per meeting
- 5:34
- Segments
- 1807
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Top issues during term (10)(Environment)
Metro Jackson Water Authority and water system litigation
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Walton v. City of Jackson Settlement
Settlement amount not disclosed on the agenda.
Addison Place apartments without water
The owner owes over $300,000 in unpaid water bills.
water quality litigation
The ruling could shield Jackson from costly federal constitutional damages and leave residents stuck paying for filters, bottled water, and lead-related health care.
lead water lawsuit
Jackson residents may keep paying out of pocket for filters, bottled water, and health care, while the city avoids potential damages and defense costs from this suit.
O.B. Curtis Water Plant Power Feed Easement
No dollar amount was listed on the agenda for the easement.
Metro Jackson Water Authority — City Update
No specific dollar figures were listed on the agenda, but water authority matters can carry major cost and rate implications for Jackson ratepayers.
Jackson Metro Water Authority
Water bills have already risen six times with a merged convenience fee, and the city will need ongoing federal funding commitments to run the system.
Community cleanup in Ward 6
Using inmate and fine-workoff labor could cut cleanup costs the city otherwise pays contractors for.
Yazoo clay and long-term pipe resilience
The city and residents will face emergency repair costs, bottled-water expenses, and business disruptions from having no tap water.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Parkinson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Environment.