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July 5, 2022: WLBT: Ashby Foote tapped to be next Jackson City Council president
Ward One Councilman Ashby Foote will helm the Jackson City Council for the next year. Foote, who represents Northeast Jackson, was elected council president on a vote of 4-3 at Tuesday’s meeting. |
July 5, 2022: Foote, who represents Northeast Jackson, was elected council president on a vote of 4-3. |
Nov 1, 2021: Northside Sun: STATE OF AFFAIRS: FOOTE POINTS TO ‘WILLINGNESS TO BE CONFRONTATIONAL’ AS ASSET
Jackson City Council member Ashby Foote of Ward 1 considers his “willingness to be confrontational” an asset he brings to his second term in office.
“I try to do it in a dignified manner,” he said. “I don’t try to embarrass anybody unless I think they’re derelict in their duties. We shouldn’t be satisfied with the status quo when the status quo is what it is right now.”
Jackson City Council member Ashby Foote of Ward 1 considers his “willingness to be confrontational” an asset he brings to his second term in office.
“I try to do it in a dignified manner,” he said. “I don’t try to embarrass anybody unless I think they’re derelict in their duties. We shouldn’t be satisfied with the status quo when the status quo is what it is right now.”
May 9, 2016: Jackson Free Press: UPDATE: 'Very Serious': Council Accuses Mayor of Dodging Whether Budget Reserves Depleted
Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote said that it was unsatisfactory that the administration was not ready to address the agenda items, and that if they were going to recess, it be with all the information ready.
Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote said that it was unsatisfactory that the administration was not ready to address the agenda items, and that if they were going to recess, it be with all the information ready.
Mar 22, 2016: Clarion ledger: Jackson City Council pushes public records compliance
Councilman Ashby Foote, who proposed and helped write the resolution, said it was the council's way of "taking the administration to task for making the whole city government look poorly."
Councilman Ashby Foote, who proposed and helped write the resolution, said it was the council's way of "taking the administration to task for making the whole city government look poorly."
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Jan 12, 2016: Jackson Free Press: High-Speed Chases, Airport Takeover on Council Agenda Tonight
At least one member, Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote, criticized the new resolution, calling it "political cover" for Stokes. 
Dec 22, 2015: Jackson Free Press: 1 Percent Tax: A Test for Contractor Reform
Council members asked 30 minutes of questions before voting 4-to-1 in favor of hiring IMS, with Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote as the lone dissent. |
Nov 24, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Bills, Bills, Bills Jackson Residents Confused by New Water Systems
Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote said he's frustrated that it seems to be taking too long figure out the right path.
Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote said he's frustrated that it seems to be taking too long figure out the right path.
Jan 13, 2016: Your City Council: Recap of the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Councilman Ashby Foote opened a discussion about protecting the community from feral dogs. Several zoo animals were recently killed during a vicious attack, so representatives from the Jackson Zoo and Animal Control were invited to join in the conversation.
Councilman Ashby Foote opened a discussion about protecting the community from feral dogs. Several zoo animals were recently killed during a vicious attack, so representatives from the Jackson Zoo and Animal Control were invited to join in the conversation.
Nov 24, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Must Increase Subcontracting Transparency
The problem for citizens and the officials elected to oversee the spending of tax money is that when things don't go smoothly, as Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote points out (see this week's cover story), it's impossible to know whom to hold accountable. It's also difficult to know whether tax funds are being used efficiently.
The problem for citizens and the officials elected to oversee the spending of tax money is that when things don't go smoothly, as Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote points out (see this week's cover story), it's impossible to know whom to hold accountable. It's also difficult to know whether tax funds are being used efficiently.
Oct 28, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Focuses on Wastewater Issues
"The (Department of) Public Works has poorly served the mayor," said Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote, who suggested a reassessment of the management structure of public works.
"The (Department of) Public Works has poorly served the mayor," said Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote, who suggested a reassessment of the management structure of public works.
Sept 17, 2015: MBJ: $15M contract could go to Jackson mayor’s political ally
Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote says the competing bid from Synagro was cheaper and possibly wasn’t recommended because of bias.
Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote says the competing bid from Synagro was cheaper and possibly wasn’t recommended because of bias.
Aug 5, 2015: Jackson Free Press: State of the City Precedes Budget Talks
For Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote, it will be the first time he's participated in budget talks since joining the council earlier this year. Foote, who won a special election to replace former Councilman Quentin Whitwell, campaigned in part on revamping the city's parking meters to provide a cash infusion.
For Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote, it will be the first time he's participated in budget talks since joining the council earlier this year. Foote, who won a special election to replace former Councilman Quentin Whitwell, campaigned in part on revamping the city's parking meters to provide a cash infusion.
June 17, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Council Recap: Uber, Bongs and Food Trucks
With the absence of the mayor and so many members -- including Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes, who was in Houston attending to his brother, who is ill, Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote, Ward 5 Councilman Charles Tillman -- a number of interesting items were either pulled or held.
With the absence of the mayor and so many members -- including Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes, who was in Houston attending to his brother, who is ill, Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote, Ward 5 Councilman Charles Tillman -- a number of interesting items were either pulled or held.
Mar 17, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Country Club Plan Lands in the Hazard, Arts Lofts Get New Life
Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote said the matter was brought up at a Jan. 28 meeting of the committee, then it was tabled till Feb. 25, but the developers said they could attend because of inclement weather.
Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote said the matter was brought up at a Jan. 28 meeting of the committee, then it was tabled till Feb. 25, but the developers said they could attend because of inclement weather.
Mar 17, 2015: Jackson Jambalaya: Colonial neighbors pack the house. Zoning committee postpones decision. Was there proper notice? (Updated with video)
Councilman Ashby Foote suggested that the city should go beyond the required publication in a local newspaper and also post the notices on the city website in a prominent location.
Councilman Ashby Foote suggested that the city should go beyond the required publication in a local newspaper and also post the notices on the city website in a prominent location.
Mar 3, 2015: Youtube: Ashby Foote: Jackson's Most Shocking Asset!
City Councilman describes Jackson, Mississippi's most promising asset.
City Councilman describes Jackson, Mississippi's most promising asset.
Feb 9, 2015: Jackson Free Press: It's Official: Kenny Stokes is Back on City Council
Ashby Foote, who was the newest council member, said he had not met Stokes but looked forward to working with him. Ward 6 Councilman Tyrone Hendrix called Stokes a "tireless advocate" for Jackson.
Ashby Foote, who was the newest council member, said he had not met Stokes but looked forward to working with him. Ward 6 Councilman Tyrone Hendrix called Stokes a "tireless advocate" for Jackson.
Dec 24, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Ashby Foote Joins Jackson Council
The Jackson City Council has moved closer to returning to full strength with Ashby Foote officially joining the body as Ward 1 Councilman.
The Jackson City Council has moved closer to returning to full strength with Ashby Foote officially joining the body as Ward 1 Councilman.
Dec 15, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Hinds GOP Plays 'Obama Card' Against Carson in Ward 1 Race
The Ward 1 race concludes with a runoff between Carson and Republican investment manager Ashby Foote tomorrow, Dec. 16, and is officially nonpartisan. Carson is a Democrat who contributed to Obama's election campaign and ran for the state Legislature as a Democrat, both facts that the direct mailer point out.
Dec 15, 2014: Weidie Report: Non-Partisan Special Election in Jackson Turns Very Partisan
From the original field of six candidates, Democrat Dorsey Carson and Republican Ashby Foote face each other in Tuesday’s runoff.
Dec 12, 2014: Cottonmouth: Mississippi Republicans Supporting Tax Dishonesty
Ashby Foote, a candidate for city council, whose race is managed by state Sen. Sally Doty (R-Brookhaven), has tax liens in the ballpark of $75,000! The liens date back to 1996, 2002, 2008, and 2010 - most occurring before the recession.
The Ward 1 race concludes with a runoff between Carson and Republican investment manager Ashby Foote tomorrow, Dec. 16, and is officially nonpartisan. Carson is a Democrat who contributed to Obama's election campaign and ran for the state Legislature as a Democrat, both facts that the direct mailer point out.
Dec 15, 2014: Weidie Report: Non-Partisan Special Election in Jackson Turns Very Partisan
From the original field of six candidates, Democrat Dorsey Carson and Republican Ashby Foote face each other in Tuesday’s runoff.
Dec 12, 2014: Cottonmouth: Mississippi Republicans Supporting Tax Dishonesty
Ashby Foote, a candidate for city council, whose race is managed by state Sen. Sally Doty (R-Brookhaven), has tax liens in the ballpark of $75,000! The liens date back to 1996, 2002, 2008, and 2010 - most occurring before the recession.
Dec 11, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Dorsey Carson Releases Taxes, Slams Ashby Foote on Liens
Dorsey Carson, one of two candidates running to fill the Jackson Ward 1 seat, is taking his opponent, investment advisor Ashby Foote, to the mat over Foote's history of not paying his income taxes.
Dorsey Carson, one of two candidates running to fill the Jackson Ward 1 seat, is taking his opponent, investment advisor Ashby Foote, to the mat over Foote's history of not paying his income taxes.
Nov 14, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Ashby Foote, Enterprising Candidate
Ashby Foote is new to the political scene, but he believes his knack for numbers gives him an edge as a candidate for Ward 1 City Council. A longtime Jacksonian and founder of Vector Money Management, Foote has extensive experience in finance.
Ashby Foote is new to the political scene, but he believes his knack for numbers gives him an edge as a candidate for Ward 1 City Council. A longtime Jacksonian and founder of Vector Money Management, Foote has extensive experience in finance.