Jackson Mayor Frank Melton on Thursday vetoed the City Council’s six-month moratorium on demolishing properties in the Farish Street Historic District.
But the veto carries little weight as the council still must OK demolitions in the district.
“It’s a hollow veto,” said City Council President Leslie Burl McLemore. “(Melton) has enough houses on his (demolition) list to keep the people busy for a year.”
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