Board Of Aldermen
Civic Corner, May 17th: Board of Aldermen Recap
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman at Large Our Board of Aldermen meeting on May 3 began with a presentation by the Clinton Junior Civic League of a gift of $11,000 to the Parks and Recreation Department from the proceeds of the Hearts of Gold Gala. We are very appreciative of this donation, as we…
Read More2% Restaurant Tax Vote
By Phil Fisher For many years, Clintonians have asked for improved recreational facilities and additional quality of life opportunities to match or compete with other communities. I have sought additional funding from many sources, sometimes with success, many times without success. Even when successful, consistency is always an issue. Our City budget is…
Read MoreMay 3, 2022 – Civic Corner: Board of Aldermen Recap
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman at Large Present at the Tuesday night (April 19) Board Meeting were members of the Clinton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. President Wanda Thomas provided information on the many service projects carried out by the group, and those present introduced themselves. Director of Therapeutic Recreation Chandra Broomfield then…
Read MoreClinton aldermen opt out of medical cannabis business
By Randy Bell On Tuesday, April 5, Clinton became the latest city in Mississippi to decide not to participate in the medical cannabis business. The Board of Aldermen voted 5-to-2 to opt out of the portion of the new state law allowing medical cannabis businesses within the city limits, although it could later change…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Board of Aldermen Recap – April 15, 2022
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman at Large The Board of Aldermen’s three-hour meeting on Tuesday, April 5, followed a three-and-a-half-hour work session Monday, so it was a busy week. Some controversial and very important issues were discussed and voted on, and I will try to cover them all. Some of you are aware that…
Read MoreClinton taking closer look at sewer system
By Randy Bell A sewer line collapse which created major traffic problems on one of Clinton’s busiest streets last month is the kind of headache the City would like to avoid in the future. And a comprehensive analysis of the sewer system is underway to identify potential trouble spots before they need emergency repairs.…
Read MoreBoard votes to demolish vandalized clubhouse
By Randy Bell The City of Clinton is tearing down a neighborhood clubhouse where Christmas parties were once held and other special occasions were celebrated, because the building has become an eyesore and a target for vandals. “It was a very nice clubhouse,” said Heyward Bell, president of the Easthaven Homeowners Association, who’s lived in…
Read MoreFormer Congressman speaks for Clinton in Washington and Jackson
By Randy Bell Gregg Harper spent ten years representing Mississippi’s 3rd congressional district in Washington. Now, he’s doing the same for the City of Clinton, only this time as a lobbyist, not a congressman. And even though he was hired to pursue the City’s interests on Capitol Hill, he’s agreed to lobby for Clinton at…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of Alderwoman Ricki Garrett, April 5th BOA meeting
Board meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7 P.M. in the Municipal Courtroom. Ricki Garrett, Alderwoman at Large Special to the Clinton Courier The Board of Aldermen’s three-hour meeting Tuesday night followed a three-and-a-half-hour work session Monday, so it has been a busy week. Some controversial and very…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Board of Aldermen Recap – March 15
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman at Large In a previous article, I shared with you that the Board of Aldermen was exploring the idea of doing a city-wide drainage study to determine the causes of flooding in our city. A previous study had been done twenty years ago, but, due to the inability of…
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