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Lashia Brown-Thomas

City Council Member, Ward 62025-07-01–2029-07-01; sworn in July 1, 2025 per Mississippi Free Press inauguration photo essay; term length is not stated on the city pages, four-year cycle per the Wikipedia Jackson mayoral election infobox; month-level end: July 2029

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Jul 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
10:34
Avg per meeting
0:40
Segments
183

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Top issues during term (10)(Environment)

critical↓Apr 2026[8]

Metro Jackson Water Authority and water system litigation

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high↓Sep 2026[5]

Walton v. City of Jackson Settlement

Settlement amount not disclosed on the agenda.

critical↓Aug 2026[5]

Addison Place apartments without water

The owner owes over $300,000 in unpaid water bills.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

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.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

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.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

O.B. Curtis Water Plant Power Feed Easement

No dollar amount was listed on the agenda for the easement.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

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.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

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.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Community cleanup in Ward 6

Using inmate and fine-workoff labor could cut cleanup costs the city otherwise pays contractors for.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

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)

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Voting record (0)(Environment)

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