Board Of Aldermen
Civic Corner: Nov 24, 2023 Update
The Board welcomed Deputy City Clerk, Jeremy Jones, to the meeting in the absence of City Clerk Jimmy Baldridge, who is recovering from surgery. Also, in her first presentation to the Board of Aldermen, Anna Nutt, the Director of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, gave an overview of upcoming events. She said the Clinton Christmas…
Read MoreNew ward maps could face NAACP challenge
By Randy Bell Local NAACP leaders say they’re still studying the two latest plans for redistricting Clinton but believe the ward map they submitted remains the best choice. And they’ll “probably be challenging” any attempt to adopt a different map, according to NAACP board member Monica McInnis. “From what I’ve seen so far, the [NAACP]…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Nov 7 Meeting Recap
The Board of Aldermen met this week to address a variety of issues for the City. Following the approval of the Consent Agenda, the Board heard from Public Works Director, Philip Lilly. Director Lilly reported that Clinton’s Clean Up Day had been very successful with 10.1 tons of chemicals brought in and many compliments offered…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Board of Aldermen Recap 10/17/23
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman-at-Large The Board of Aldermen meeting began with the approval of the consent agenda and a report from our Fire Chief, Jeff Blackledge. Chief Blackledge reported that there were, on average, 8.8 calls per shift. Over the year so far, there have been 1,364 Emergency Medical Service calls and 113 fire…
Read MoreCivic Corner: October 17 Meeting
By Ricki Garrett, Alderwoman at Large The Board of Aldermen meeting began with the approval of the consent agenda and a report from our Fire Chief, Jeff Blackledge. Chief Blackledge reported that there were, on average, 8.8 calls per shift. Over the year so far, there have been 1,364 Emergency Medical Service calls and…
Read MoreBoard to vote on park improvements & Some Clintonians wonder—what about Robinson Park?
By Randy Bell The City of Clinton is poised to move forward with park improvements, which will focus first on basic infrastructure, with new features planned in later phases. The Board of Aldermen will vote at its October 3 meeting on a list of priorities for the $1.2 million that’s being generated annually by the…
Read MoreMayor vetoes ward map passed in narrow vote
By Randy Bell City leaders may be going back to the drawing board to try to fashion a new plan for redistricting Clinton’s six wards. A majority of the Board of Aldermen voted on September 19 in favor of a ward map that the local NAACP submitted as an additional alternative to six other plans…
Read MoreCivic Corner: October 3, 2023 Meeting Recap
By Ricki Garrett, Alderwoman at Large The first action by the Board of Aldermen at our October 3rd Board Meeting was to unanimously approve a resolution recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everyone is encouraged to wear a pink ribbon. The Board also approved the consent agenda unanimously. In further action, the…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Sept 22, 2023 Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen welcomed two candidates for office, one a candidate for Hinds County Supervisor, and the second, a candidate for Hinds County Election Commission to the meeting. Police Chief, Ford Hayman, provided our update. He said there had been 39,700 calls for service, 1408 arrests, and 688 contempt of court…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Board of Aldermen Recap, Sept 19,2023
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman at Large The Mayor and Board of Aldermen were very pleased to welcome representatives of the Clinton Public School District to our September 5 meeting. Dr. Andy Schoggin, Superintendent, and financial officer Libby Callegan provided the annual report to the Board. They reported that there would be no mileage increase…
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