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Mississippi Senate votes to change control of Jackson’s troubled water system

Associated Press
Mississippi
March 13, 2024

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba opposes the bill, saying it’s an example of the majority-white and Republican-led Legislature trying to seize control from a majority-Black city.

Court: Mississippi Mayor wrong in veto of disputed contract

Associated Press
Mississippi
March 10, 2023

‘The Mayor was not legally entitled to veto a non-action or negative vote of the city council.’