June 2, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Mayor, Stamps At Odds Over Sludge Dumping
The mayor asked for more direction about how the city would direct the dumping. Director of Public Works Kishia Powell said that the amount of sludge disposed of would be in smaller amounts, although it would still add up to 50,000 tons, and that it would be disposed of not on farmland, but on a city-owned landfill.
The mayor asked for more direction about how the city would direct the dumping. Director of Public Works Kishia Powell said that the amount of sludge disposed of would be in smaller amounts, although it would still add up to 50,000 tons, and that it would be disposed of not on farmland, but on a city-owned landfill.
Mar 2, 2016: MBJ: Jackson rejects state of emergency declaration over water
Jackson Public Works Director Kishia Powell says the city is not taking any action and that the city already has a team on board that can address the issue.
Jackson Public Works Director Kishia Powell says the city is not taking any action and that the city already has a team on board that can address the issue.
Dec 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mayor: 2 Jackson workers arrested; dozens may be fired
Vance said JPD did the criminal investigation based on information provided by Yarber and Public Works Director Kishia Powell.
Vance said JPD did the criminal investigation based on information provided by Yarber and Public Works Director Kishia Powell.
Nov 24, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Bills, Bills, Bills Jackson Residents Confused by New Water Systems
Jackson Public Works Director Kishia Powell, wearing the same indigo dress shirt that other city employees had donned for the event, answered those questions—even though the customers frequently seemed dissatisfied with her explanations.
Jackson Public Works Director Kishia Powell, wearing the same indigo dress shirt that other city employees had donned for the event, answered those questions—even though the customers frequently seemed dissatisfied with her explanations.
Oct 28, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Focuses on Wastewater Issues
They seemed further frustrated that neither Mayor Tony Yarber nor public-works Director Kishia Powell attended the Oct. 26 meeting to answer their questions.
They seemed further frustrated that neither Mayor Tony Yarber nor public-works Director Kishia Powell attended the Oct. 26 meeting to answer their questions.
Sept 17, 2015: MBJ: $15M contract could go to Jackson mayor’s political ally
The Clarion-Ledger reported Wednesday that a consultant and city Public Works Director Kishia Powell have recommended that Denali-SGE be awarded the waste disposal contract. Jackson businessman Socrates Garrett, a prominent supporter of Yarber, is part of the partnership, with Denali joined by Socrates Garrett Enterprises on the proposal.
The Clarion-Ledger reported Wednesday that a consultant and city Public Works Director Kishia Powell have recommended that Denali-SGE be awarded the waste disposal contract. Jackson businessman Socrates Garrett, a prominent supporter of Yarber, is part of the partnership, with Denali joined by Socrates Garrett Enterprises on the proposal.
May 18, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Looks to Fill $700 Million Infrastructure Funding Gap
Kishia Powell, the city public-works director, said that despite the funding challenges and a worker shortage, Jackson isn't waiting for external funding. She said her department has been able to reduce the 120 vacancies in public works to 108 open positions. A recruiting event for public works will take place later this week.
Kishia Powell, the city public-works director, said that despite the funding challenges and a worker shortage, Jackson isn't waiting for external funding. She said her department has been able to reduce the 120 vacancies in public works to 108 open positions. A recruiting event for public works will take place later this week.
May 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Jackson's infrastructure plan: City's worst streets
"We believe this will get them completed or started in the first year," Public Works Director Kishia Powell said.
"We believe this will get them completed or started in the first year," Public Works Director Kishia Powell said.
Apr 28, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Starts Long, Slow Process of Seeking Help for Street Repairs
Public Works Director Kishia Powell stated that City officials said CDBG money can help pave 28 streets on the full list; this is just Phase I, Powell said.
Public Works Director Kishia Powell stated that City officials said CDBG money can help pave 28 streets on the full list; this is just Phase I, Powell said.
Apr 22, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mayor promotes tap water; officials get bottled water
Public Works Director Kishia Powell said she wanted the water and began collecting the bottles from council members.
Public Works Director Kishia Powell said she wanted the water and began collecting the bottles from council members.
Mar 17, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Country Club Plan Lands in the Hazard, Arts Lofts Get New Life
In mid-February, Public Works Director Kishia Powell ordered a work stoppage on an ongoing water-meter-installation because a city worker discovered that crews had installed several gallon meters instead of the appropriate cubic-foot meters.
In mid-February, Public Works Director Kishia Powell ordered a work stoppage on an ongoing water-meter-installation because a city worker discovered that crews had installed several gallon meters instead of the appropriate cubic-foot meters.
Feb 18, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Siemens, City Headed for Showdown?
Speaking to reporters at City Hall on Feb. 13, Public Works Director Kishia Powell said she had issued a stop work order upon the discovery that several residents received water meters calibrated to read in gallons instead of cubic feet. Because there are approximately 7.5 gallons to one cubic foot, a reading of a gallon meter can result in a water bill that Powell says is 648 percent higher than it should be.
Speaking to reporters at City Hall on Feb. 13, Public Works Director Kishia Powell said she had issued a stop work order upon the discovery that several residents received water meters calibrated to read in gallons instead of cubic feet. Because there are approximately 7.5 gallons to one cubic foot, a reading of a gallon meter can result in a water bill that Powell says is 648 percent higher than it should be.
Feb 14, 2015: WDAM: Councilman wants Siemens contract reconsidered
This comes after Jackson Public Works Director Kishia Powell ordered the halt to the installation of new water meters by the corporation.
This comes after Jackson Public Works Director Kishia Powell ordered the halt to the installation of new water meters by the corporation.