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June 24, 2016: MBJ: Jackson joins suit against airport takeover
“Today, I stand not just as a mayor, but I also stand as a citizen as well as a taxpayer,” Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber said at a news conference Thursday. “The illegal takeover of our airport infringes on our basic fundamental principles and, again, constitutional rights.”
“Today, I stand not just as a mayor, but I also stand as a citizen as well as a taxpayer,” Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber said at a news conference Thursday. “The illegal takeover of our airport infringes on our basic fundamental principles and, again, constitutional rights.”
June 2, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Mayor, Stamps At Odds Over Sludge Dumping
So we are going to allow the sludge to stay at the water treatment plant? Is that correct?" Mayor Tony Yarber asked the council. An amended form of a contract to dispose of the waste byproduct was voted down by council members.
So we are going to allow the sludge to stay at the water treatment plant? Is that correct?" Mayor Tony Yarber asked the council. An amended form of a contract to dispose of the waste byproduct was voted down by council members.
May 9, 2016: Jackson Free Press: UPDATE: 'Very Serious': Council Accuses Mayor of Dodging Whether Budget Reserves Depleted
Jackson City Council members today accused Mayor Tony Yarber and his administration of concealing information that could show whether or not the City's budget reserves are depleted.
Jackson City Council members today accused Mayor Tony Yarber and his administration of concealing information that could show whether or not the City's budget reserves are depleted.
May 6, 2016: WAPT: Rep. Bennie Thompson will take airport takeover battle DC
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber supports Thompson’s battle:.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber supports Thompson’s battle:.
Apr 21, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Capitol Complex District bill is dead
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber said the Capitol Complex Improvement District bill, in its original form, would have been integral to city efforts to structure a sound finance plan to guarantee a strong infrastructure system for Mississippi's capital city.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber said the Capitol Complex Improvement District bill, in its original form, would have been integral to city efforts to structure a sound finance plan to guarantee a strong infrastructure system for Mississippi's capital city.
Apr 20, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Mayor addresses unpaid workers, calls for policy change
Employees of Jackson's Early Childhood Development Program will no longer have to work uncompensated on furlough days, Mayor Tony Yarber says.
Employees of Jackson's Early Childhood Development Program will no longer have to work uncompensated on furlough days, Mayor Tony Yarber says.
Apr 14, 2016: WJTV: Bill heading to governor would expand Jackson airport board
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber currently names all five board members; the bill says he and the Jackson City Council would name one each.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber currently names all five board members; the bill says he and the Jackson City Council would name one each.
Mar 22, 2016: Clarion ledger: Jackson City Council pushes public records compliance
But these issues aren't new for the city of Jackson. In fact, Mayor Tony Yarber said in the meeting that the city is more responsive to public records requests now than he's ever seen it.
But these issues aren't new for the city of Jackson. In fact, Mayor Tony Yarber said in the meeting that the city is more responsive to public records requests now than he's ever seen it.
Mar 15, 2016: Jackson Free Press: City to Begin $9 Million Operation Orange Cone Street Repairs—But Which Roads?
As a commission we would give go-ahead; however, the contingency is that prior to any milling being done, there has to be certification … that those streets are in condition to be resurfaced,” Mayor Tony Yarber said at the meeting this morning in the Hood Building downtown. “The problem that we have solved is that we are not resurfacing streets that have already been done.”
As a commission we would give go-ahead; however, the contingency is that prior to any milling being done, there has to be certification … that those streets are in condition to be resurfaced,” Mayor Tony Yarber said at the meeting this morning in the Hood Building downtown. “The problem that we have solved is that we are not resurfacing streets that have already been done.”
Mar 10, 2016: MBJ: Transfer of policy making for airports wins Senate passage
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber weighed in with a press statement after the vote, his first public pronouncements since an early February statement in which he called the takeover damaging to the “voice of the people” who made the initial investments in the airport’s creation in the early 1960s.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber weighed in with a press statement after the vote, his first public pronouncements since an early February statement in which he called the takeover damaging to the “voice of the people” who made the initial investments in the airport’s creation in the early 1960s.
Mar 8, 2016: WLBT: Operation Orange Cone has started repairing Jackson roads
“This is Jackson’s 1 percent dollars at work,” said Mayor Tony T. Yarber. “In coming weeks, Jackson citizens will see the City break ground on a number of projects included in the City’s infrastructure improvement plan.”
“This is Jackson’s 1 percent dollars at work,” said Mayor Tony T. Yarber. “In coming weeks, Jackson citizens will see the City break ground on a number of projects included in the City’s infrastructure improvement plan.”
Mar 2, 2016: WDAM: Nearly 50 Mississippi mayors endorse Clinton
Mayor of Jackson, Tony Yarber
Mayor of Jackson, Tony Yarber
Feb 24, 2016: WAPT: Jackson water customers should take precautions, MSDH says
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber held a news conference Wednesday to address concerns about the city's water and what has been done since some water samples showed higher than acceptable levels of lead.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber held a news conference Wednesday to address concerns about the city's water and what has been done since some water samples showed higher than acceptable levels of lead.
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Feb 3, 2016: MBJ: NEWSROOM BLOG — Jackson mayor finally speaks on airport issue
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber has been the invisible man in the debate over control of Jackson Medgar Wiley-Evers International Airport, leaving it to others to argue against taking control of the airport away from Jackson City Hall. Feb 2, 2016: WJTV: Hillary Clinton addresses Jackson’s water issues; Mayor Yarber responds
Mayor Tony Yarber released this statement in response to Clinton’s comments: “We appreciate the acknowledgment of the City’s proactive response and transparency in dealing with our water concerns. Secretary Clinton notes that this appears to be a home-dependent issue. The results are pending on the second round of testing, but we must reiterate that our City’s water system is in compliance and our drinking water is safe. We will continue to keep the public informed. Serious concern has been expressed about the $540 billion funding gap that exists for water infrastructure in this country. That concern needs to be followed with a serious federal funding plan that invests more money in grant programs, particularly for disadvantaged communities.” |
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Jan 24, 2016: Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber has issued a proclamation recognizing this week as "School Choice Week" in the city of Jackson
Jan 12, 2016: Jackson Free Press: High-Speed Chases, Airport Takeover on Council Agenda Tonight
A change order to the Siemens contract for repairs at the J.H. Fewell water-treatment plant is on the agenda, but Mayor Tony Yarber's office said the agreement needs tweaks and will pull it from tonight's agenda. Jan 3, 2016: WLBT: Mayor Yarber releases statement in support of law enforcement officers
Sunday night Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber released a statement in support of Law enforcement Officers and agencies. 
Dec 22, 2015: Jackson Free Press: 1 Percent Tax: A Test for Contractor Reform
Mayor Tony Yarber said total first-year expenditures will total about $15 million. In four subsequent years, Yarber expects the City will commit $50 million in sales-tax-funded projects, but did not know how much IMS would be paid in those years because it would depend on the number of projects involved. |
Dec 21, 2015: jackson Free Press: Yarber Details $4.1 Million West Jackson Housing Plan
Today, Mayor Tony Yarber laid out another program designed to improve the City's housing stock and revitalize west Jackson neighborhoods.
Today, Mayor Tony Yarber laid out another program designed to improve the City's housing stock and revitalize west Jackson neighborhoods.
Dec 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City OKs IMS Engineers to Oversee 1 Percent Tax Projects
Mayor Tony Yarber said IMS did have the best scores from the City's evaluation committee, but two firms who scored higher had conflicts because the firms would have overseen work they previously committed.
Mayor Tony Yarber said IMS did have the best scores from the City's evaluation committee, but two firms who scored higher had conflicts because the firms would have overseen work they previously committed.
Dec 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mayor: 2 Jackson workers arrested; dozens may be fired
Mayor Tony Yarber and Police Chief Lee Vance announced Tuesday night the arrests of Marcus Banks and Percy Watkins. Yarber said 20 to 30 other city employees are under investigation and could be terminated.
Mayor Tony Yarber and Police Chief Lee Vance announced Tuesday night the arrests of Marcus Banks and Percy Watkins. Yarber said 20 to 30 other city employees are under investigation and could be terminated.
Dec 1, 2015: Jackson Free Press: New Downtown Entertainment District, Coalesce and Forman Watkins
In October, Mayor Tony Yarber asked the city council to designate part of downtown as a "qualified resort area and entertainment district." Some members of the council hesitated on the proposal because several downtown businesses would not have benefitted.
In October, Mayor Tony Yarber asked the city council to designate part of downtown as a "qualified resort area and entertainment district." Some members of the council hesitated on the proposal because several downtown businesses would not have benefitted.
Nov 24, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Bills, Bills, Bills Jackson Residents Confused by New Water Systems
"We're going from bimonthly to monthly (billing) and operationally, resource-wise, we've had to make some adjustments and we're) still trying to concentrate on getting the most accurate bills we can out," Powell said, Mayor Tony Yarber sitting by her side.
"We're going from bimonthly to monthly (billing) and operationally, resource-wise, we've had to make some adjustments and we're) still trying to concentrate on getting the most accurate bills we can out," Powell said, Mayor Tony Yarber sitting by her side.
Nov 18, 2015: Jackson Free Press: ‘No Excuse’: Where the Sidewalks End
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber has said all projects outlined in the City's 1-percent sales master plan would include bringing roadways into ADA compliance.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber has said all projects outlined in the City's 1-percent sales master plan would include bringing roadways into ADA compliance.
Nov 4, 2015: Jackson Free Press: The Next 12 Months Are Critical for Jackson
Mayor Tony Yarber's administration, presumably scarred by one of the biggest mistakes of the Siemens contract—the failure to have a project manager to look out for the city's interest—says a program manager must be hired first.
Mayor Tony Yarber's administration, presumably scarred by one of the biggest mistakes of the Siemens contract—the failure to have a project manager to look out for the city's interest—says a program manager must be hired first.
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.
Oct 20, 2015: jackson Free Press: Yarber Downtown 'Resort' Plan Draws Council Scrutiny
Some members of the Jackson City Council are gently pushing back on a proposal from Mayor Tony Yarber's administration to designate part of downtown as a "qualified resort area and entertainment district."
Some members of the Jackson City Council are gently pushing back on a proposal from Mayor Tony Yarber's administration to designate part of downtown as a "qualified resort area and entertainment district."
Oct 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Fair, Jackson reach agreement on police presence
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber, who took part in the negotiation, said it has been a long process that began with trying to right-size the city's budget. "We see it as a win for the city," he said.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber, who took part in the negotiation, said it has been a long process that began with trying to right-size the city's budget. "We see it as a win for the city," he said.
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Oct 2, 2015: Jackson Free Press: State Sues Jackson Over Refusal to Police Fair
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber has said the city would not patrol the fair this year because of the $324,000 price tag to provide security for the two-week event. Sept 17, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Council Votes No on $15 Million Waste Hauling Contract
With three members and Mayor Tony Yarber absent, only one member voted in favor of a proposal from the joint venture between Russellville, Ark.-based Denali Water Solutions and Garrett Enterprises to remove 304,000 wet tons of biosolids from so-called geotubes at the Savanna Street Wastewater Treatment plant. Sept 17, 2015: MBJ: $15M contract could go to Jackson mayor’s political ally
An attorney and a Jackson City Council member say a Jackson Department of Public Works recommendation to award a $15 million contract to a political ally of Mayor Tony Yarber may have been biased. Aug 18, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Costco Looms Over City Economic Development Talks
Mayor Tony Yarber has said he hasn't given up on recruiting Costco and still hopes the retailer will come to Jackson. |
Aug 10, 2015: WJTV: Jackson mayor, council members discuss furloughs for city workers
Mayor Yarber says it’s an uncomfortable situation, but one that he feels would be in the best interest of the city.
Mayor Yarber says it’s an uncomfortable situation, but one that he feels would be in the best interest of the city.
Aug 5, 2015: Jackson Free Press: State of the City Precedes Budget Talks
This time around, the city's governing authorities—Mayor Tony Yarber and the seven-member Jackson City Council—will move to what's known as priority-based budgeting.
This time around, the city's governing authorities—Mayor Tony Yarber and the seven-member Jackson City Council—will move to what's known as priority-based budgeting.
July 30, 2015: WLBT: State of the City: A decrease in crime and new jobs
During his State of the City address, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber highlighted many of the positives that the city has seen; new jobs, a decrease in crime, and more visitors to the city.
During his State of the City address, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber highlighted many of the positives that the city has seen; new jobs, a decrease in crime, and more visitors to the city.
July 14, 2015: WLBT: Jackson Mayor and city council approve resolution regarding Mississippi State Flag
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber and the Jackson City Council have approved a resolution supporting a new Mississippi State Flag.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber and the Jackson City Council have approved a resolution supporting a new Mississippi State Flag.
June 17, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Council Recap: Uber, Bongs and Food Trucks
The absence of three council members and Mayor Tony Yarber made last night's meeting of the Jackson City Council, unnervingly efficient.
The absence of three council members and Mayor Tony Yarber made last night's meeting of the Jackson City Council, unnervingly efficient.
June 13, 2015: WJTV: Jackson mayor wants Landmark Center considered for offices
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber says he wants city officials to consider whether some city offices should move to the Landmark Center downtown.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber says he wants city officials to consider whether some city offices should move to the Landmark Center downtown.
May 26, 2015: WLBT: Jackson store shut down, declared a 'public nuisance'
Mayor Tony Yarber also supported the petition.
Mayor Tony Yarber also supported the petition.
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May 19, 2015: WLBT: DA files petition to close store he calls nuisance
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber has joined the petition on behalf of the city. May 18, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Looks to Fill $700 Million Infrastructure Funding Gap
With the expectation that the city will draw about $226 million over the life of the 1-percent sales tax, Mayor Tony Yarber says the city faces a budget shortfall of $700 million. May 6, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Jackson to present infrastructure plan to commission
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber is scheduled to present today the city's infrastructure master plan to the 1 percent sales tax commission, which could free up $12 million for infrastructure improvements. |
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Apr 29, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Yarber Still Beating Emergency Declaration Horse, PR Campaign
Mayor Tony Yarber may have lost the battle with the Jackson City Council over his desire to issue a infrastructure emergency proclamation, but he's not giving up the public-relations fight.
Mayor Tony Yarber may have lost the battle with the Jackson City Council over his desire to issue a infrastructure emergency proclamation, but he's not giving up the public-relations fight.
Apr 28, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Starts Long, Slow Process of Seeking Help for Street Repairs
Even without the emergency declaration he sought, Mayor Tony Yarber's administration is moving forward with applying for state and federal money to fix Jackson's crumbling infrastructure.
Even without the emergency declaration he sought, Mayor Tony Yarber's administration is moving forward with applying for state and federal money to fix Jackson's crumbling infrastructure.
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Apr 22, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mayor promotes tap water; officials get bottled water
Taste The Tap water is what Mayor Tony Yarber's administration is promoting on two electronic billboards in the city, but in one of those ironic moments, a security personnel came and began passing out six ounce bottles of water to council members and other city officials at the Jackson City Council meeting Tuesday night. Apr 21, 2015: WJTV: Jackson Council Votes Down 'State of Emergency' for Infrastructure, Water System
Previously Mayor Tony Yarber had declared a state of emergency. But as it stands now a state of emergency is no longer in effect. 
Mar 30, 2015: Jackson Free Press: JPD, Public Works Overtime Budgets Up
Last week, Mayor Tony Yarber declared a state of emergency that he said would help the city take immediate action to repair infrastructure around town—but does the city have the manpower to handle the emergency projects? Mar 26, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Yarber Pulls A HOC-Style Trick From His Sleeve, Declares State of Emergency
Not saying Mayor Tony Yarber is Frank Underwood, but I wouldn't be surprised if HOC has been marathon-streaming on the Yarber family Roku in the past few weeks considering the announcement Yarber made this afternoon. |
Mar 15, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Tyrone Hendrix
Mayor Tony Yarber has overhauled the city's process for remediating dilapidated and abandoned houses, but members of the city council have complained about the slow pace of actually getting the work done.
Mayor Tony Yarber has overhauled the city's process for remediating dilapidated and abandoned houses, but members of the city council have complained about the slow pace of actually getting the work done.
Feb 18, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Siemens, City Headed for Showdown?
Last fall, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber's administration hired a consulting firm to review the city's water department and analyze the Siemens contract, which came with a performance guarantee.
Last fall, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber's administration hired a consulting firm to review the city's water department and analyze the Siemens contract, which came with a performance guarantee.
Feb 9, 2015: Jackson Free Press: It's Official: Kenny Stokes is Back on City Council
Mayor Tony Yarber credited Stokes for teaching him the meaning of fund balance, which is a percentage of a budget set aside for emergencies, and said he was happy to have Stokes back on the council.
Mayor Tony Yarber credited Stokes for teaching him the meaning of fund balance, which is a percentage of a budget set aside for emergencies, and said he was happy to have Stokes back on the council.
Feb 5, 2015: Mississippi Business Journal: Rethinking Farish Street — Mayor, Jackson city council want to take over redevelopment effort
Voicing frustration last week with the years of starts, stops and legal entanglements that have marked the Jackson Redevelopment Authority’s handling of the now-dead redevelopment, Mayor Tony Yarber and the council say they want the entire project “rethought.” And they want to do the rethinking.
Voicing frustration last week with the years of starts, stops and legal entanglements that have marked the Jackson Redevelopment Authority’s handling of the now-dead redevelopment, Mayor Tony Yarber and the council say they want the entire project “rethought.” And they want to do the rethinking.
Feb 4, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Sketching a Plan for Jackson: The JFP Interview with Mayor Tony Yarber
To date, Mayor Tony T. Yarber's has posted 37 of his motivational napkins on Instagram since taking the top job in City Hall in April 2014. What Yarber said started as an earnest exercise in jotting down a few notes for a public-service announcement on a local radio station grew so rapidly in popularity that followers started demanding them. For his part, Yarber, the youngest person ever to be elected Jackson mayor, has happily obliged, using the medium as to communicate with and engage citizens.
To date, Mayor Tony T. Yarber's has posted 37 of his motivational napkins on Instagram since taking the top job in City Hall in April 2014. What Yarber said started as an earnest exercise in jotting down a few notes for a public-service announcement on a local radio station grew so rapidly in popularity that followers started demanding them. For his part, Yarber, the youngest person ever to be elected Jackson mayor, has happily obliged, using the medium as to communicate with and engage citizens.
Jan 30, 2015: Clarion Ledger: It's time to talk #GoodThingsJXN
Earlier this week, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber sat down with The Clarion-Ledger Editorial Board. He was a few minutes late, because he had been at a meeting talking about wastewater issues with the Mississippi Conference of Black Mayors.
Earlier this week, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber sat down with The Clarion-Ledger Editorial Board. He was a few minutes late, because he had been at a meeting talking about wastewater issues with the Mississippi Conference of Black Mayors.
Jan 27, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Yarber calls Farish Street redevelopment 'an albatross'
Current Mayor Tony Yarber told The Clarion-Ledger Tuesday that he is not focusing on the historic district, becoming the first mayor since the city initially became involved in 1997 to offer such frank comments about the project.
Current Mayor Tony Yarber told The Clarion-Ledger Tuesday that he is not focusing on the historic district, becoming the first mayor since the city initially became involved in 1997 to offer such frank comments about the project.
Jan 26, 2015: WJTV: Bill Proposing $5M for City of Jackson
For Fiscal Year 2013-14 the Jackson City Council passed a budget of $39.9-million for its police department. However, the next year, Mayor Tony Yarber proposed more than a million dollar cut in funds for those who serve and protect.
For Fiscal Year 2013-14 the Jackson City Council passed a budget of $39.9-million for its police department. However, the next year, Mayor Tony Yarber proposed more than a million dollar cut in funds for those who serve and protect.
Jan 14, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Needs A Stronger Customer-Relations Framework
To Mayor Tony Yarber's credit, his administration has been proactive in terms of listening to the people of Jackson. After eight months in office, Yarber points to his office's listening tours, which travel around the city and give citizens an opportunity to air their grievances, as one of the top accomplishments of his first term as mayor.
To Mayor Tony Yarber's credit, his administration has been proactive in terms of listening to the people of Jackson. After eight months in office, Yarber points to his office's listening tours, which travel around the city and give citizens an opportunity to air their grievances, as one of the top accomplishments of his first term as mayor.
Jan 9, 2015: WJTV: Mayor Yarber to Hold Press Conference Announcing New Home Buyer Assistance Program & Parade of Homes
Jackson Mayor Tony T. Yarber will hold a press conference Friday, January 16 at 3:00 p.m. at 1625 Dorgan Street to announce the availability of limited time funding for home buyers and a Parade of Homes set for Saturday January 17th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at New Horizon Church International.
Jackson Mayor Tony T. Yarber will hold a press conference Friday, January 16 at 3:00 p.m. at 1625 Dorgan Street to announce the availability of limited time funding for home buyers and a Parade of Homes set for Saturday January 17th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at New Horizon Church International.
Jan 8, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Paper Tigers: The Jackson #Napkin War Has Only Begun
Followers of Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber's social media accounts are no doubt familiar with his signature doodles and inspirational messages (and, oh, the subtweets!), scrawled onto disposable serviettes.
Followers of Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber's social media accounts are no doubt familiar with his signature doodles and inspirational messages (and, oh, the subtweets!), scrawled onto disposable serviettes.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Bold Requests from the ‘Bold New City’
Mayor Tony Yarber brings a youthful energy that hasn't been present in a long time. Plus, he has already proved that he can rally Republican support on some issues. (He even tried, unsuccessfully, to hire ultimate Republican insider, Hayes Dent, to lobby on the city's behalf).
Mayor Tony Yarber brings a youthful energy that hasn't been present in a long time. Plus, he has already proved that he can rally Republican support on some issues. (He even tried, unsuccessfully, to hire ultimate Republican insider, Hayes Dent, to lobby on the city's behalf).
Sept 8, 2014: HUD: Mississippi mayors join fight to end veteran homelessness
In Mississippi, Mayor A.J. Holloway of Biloxi and Mayor Tony Yarber of Jackson have made a commitment to participate.
In Mississippi, Mayor A.J. Holloway of Biloxi and Mayor Tony Yarber of Jackson have made a commitment to participate.
Nov 12, 2014: Gulf Live: State Democrat leader Rickey Cole on Rep. Jeramey Anderson: 'Don't let the young face fool you'
The event was also attended by dignitaries like Rep. Sonya Williams Barnes, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber, and Rickey Cole, executive director and chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party.
The event was also attended by dignitaries like Rep. Sonya Williams Barnes, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber, and Rickey Cole, executive director and chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party.
Nov 5, 2014: Adofo Minka: Jackson Free Press: Mayor: Answer Questions About Tax Law Change
Sept 3, 2014: Mississippi Watchdog: Suburban mayor paid more than Mississippi governor
In comparison, Mayor Tony Yarber of the state’s largest city, Jackson, makes $120,000 per year.
In comparison, Mayor Tony Yarber of the state’s largest city, Jackson, makes $120,000 per year.
Aug 22, 2014: WLBT: Lee Vance named Jackson's new Chief of Police
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber announced Lee Vance as his choice for police chief of the Capital City, but it's not official yet.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber announced Lee Vance as his choice for police chief of the Capital City, but it's not official yet.
Aug 19, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: MSNBC Rising Political Star: Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber was named as a rising political star in Mississippi on MSNBC's "The Daily Rundown.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber was named as a rising political star in Mississippi on MSNBC's "The Daily Rundown.
