Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba praises Medgar Evers, a civil rights activist and Jackson native, for posthumously receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Lumumba highlights Evers' significant contributions to the city and his relentless pursuit of freedom. The mayor suggests erecting a statue of Evers outside City Hall to honor his legacy. Additionally, Lumumba acknowledges entrepreneur and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The City of Jackson also kicks off its 'Economic Development Week' to emphasize the importance of economic growth and its positive impact on residents' lives. Various events are planned throughout the week to engage professionals, business owners, and the community. In other news, the city installs new parking kiosks in downtown Jackson to address revenue loss caused by broken meters. The new system is expected to generate approximately $2 million per year. Overall, the City of Jackson aims to honor its past and shape its future through recognizing civil rights activists and promoting economic development.
Jackson Mayor Commends Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers for Receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba commends civil rights activist and Jackson native, Medgar Evers, for posthumously receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Lumumba highlights Evers' significant contributions to the city and his tireless efforts in the fight for freedom. The mayor suggests erecting a statue of Evers outside City Hall to honor his enduring legacy.
Furthermore, Lumumba expresses gratitude towards entrepreneur and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Lumumba appreciates Bloomberg's philanthropic endeavors and support for Jackson.
City of Jackson Kicks Off 'Economic Development Week'
The City of Jackson launches its 'Economic Development Week' to emphasize the importance of economic growth in enhancing residents' quality of life. Mayor Lumumba emphasizes that economic development goes beyond monetary gains; it is about transforming lives positively.
Throughout the week, a series of engaging activities are planned for professionals, students, business owners, and residents. These include a breakfast at the Hinds County Economic Development Authority office, a lunch and learn session at the Capitol Club to educate attendees on economic development fundamentals, a networking mixer at Cathead Distillery, a bus tour of downtown properties showcasing future projects, and a community meeting at Union Station for public input. The week concludes with an open house at Visit Jackson, offering residents an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the city's tourism promotion and visitor attraction efforts.
New Parking Kiosks Installed in Downtown Jackson to Address Revenue Loss
The City of Jackson takes action to address revenue loss caused by broken parking meters in downtown areas. To combat this issue, the city has installed new parking kiosks. Managed by the city's infrastructure team, as well as the Jackson Police Department and SP Plus Corporation, the company responsible for installation, these new kiosks are expected to generate approximately $2 million annually for the city.
Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future of Jackson
The City of Jackson is dedicated to honoring its past while shaping a prosperous future. By recognizing the contributions of civil rights activists like Medgar Evers and promoting economic development, the city aims to create a vibrant and thriving community for its residents.