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April 7, 2005
Residents question Melton’s campaign eligibility
Residents question Melton’s campaign eligibility On April 4, a group of Jackson residents gathered to voice their concerns about whether or not Frank Melton is eligible to run for mayor of the city of Jackson. “I want the committee to check the records and have Mr. Melton explain,” said Jim Rice. “I’m afraid there may…
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April 7, 2005
Jackson area ministers endorse Harvey Johnson
Jackson area ministers endorse Harvey Johnson On April 2, 45 ministers gathered at Mayor Harvey Johnson’s campaign office to formally endorse him for reelection. Amidst cheers, chants, and applause, Johnson thanked the ministers for their support. “We were here when I first ran in 1997,” Johnson said. “I had your support. We came again amongst…
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April 7, 2005
Does this man live here?
What makes someone a resident?
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April 6, 2005
Campaign Residency Dissent from Johnson ally
The following are excerpts from a dissenting opinion by then Supreme Court Judge Fred Banks in a case that has been referred to several times during the course of the Melton residency issue. As you may remember, Judge Banks, noted local attorney, introduced Harvey Johnson during his announcement to seek reelection. Hinds County Election Com’n…
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April 6, 2005
Melton touts plan to end blight
Melton touts plan to end blight Melton, former director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, said through his deal with the union, he’ll revitalize neighborhoods one at a time, starting with Washington Addition and moving to Subdivision No. 2 and the Jackson Apartments on Maple Street. AFL-CIO-trained workers, he said, would not allow their neighborhoods…
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April 6, 2005
‘Highway 80 Day’ In Jackson
‘Highway 80 Day’ In Jackson Democratic mayoral candidate Frank Melton announced at a March 31 catfish rally at Howard Wilson Kia on Highway 80 that, as mayor, he would be paying more attention to what he calls the “Forgotten Commercial Corridor.” The highway, once a main artery connecting Jackson with Meridian and Vicksburg, began a…
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April 6, 2005
Melton’s Residency Dividing Democrats
Melton’s Residency Dividing Democrats Representative Earle Banks is on the State Democratic Committee. He said, “It’s about politics, it’s about getting Mr.Melton out of the race so Mayor Johnson has a clear shot to win the primary in which he faces Rick Whitlow.” Lavaree Jones is in charge of party development and organization for the…
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April 6, 2005
Radios – CL Editorial
Radios The recent Clarion-Ledger’s series of reports, “Hinds County: Patchwork Justice,” showed that political turf wars have kept city and county law enforcement from operating in an efficient way to fight crime. The losers are the citizens/taxpayers; the winners are the criminals. It’s indefensible for two law enforcement agencies with overlapping jurisdictions to have radio…
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April 6, 2005
Dems Challenge Melton’s Residency
Dems Challenge Melton’s Residency On April 4, Jackson resident James Rice asked the Jackson Municipal Democratic Executive Committee to take a second look at the qualifications of Democratic mayoral candidate Frank Melton, asserting that Melton was not qualified to run in the district because he had not filed homestead exemption there. Rice, wielding a printout…
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April 6, 2005
Mayor’s Response
Mayor’s Response Incumbent Mayor Harvey Johnson wants voters to think about integrity. “The citizens of Jackson have to make sure that the person they are looking at to lead this city is fact does not misrepresent facts and is truthful with them,” Johnson said. WJTV 4/5/5
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April 6, 2005
Questions of Candidacy Spark Reaction
Questions of Candidacy Spark Reaction Tuesday, candidates reacted strongly to a challenge of Frank Melton’s eligibility to be a candidate for mayor. Lavaree Jones, an official with the state and local democratic party, and James Rice question Melton’s residency, based on his filing in Texas for homestead exemption. Hinds County Tax Assessor Mike Barnes says…
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April 6, 2005
Ministers Endorse Harvey Johnson Jr. For Mayor
Ministers Endorse Harvey Johnson Jr. For Mayor A group of Jackson ministers is throwing it’s support behind Harvey Johnson for mayor. Tuesday, Johnson held a press conference at his campaign headquarters, where ministers said they believe Johnson is the best candidate for the job. Johnson spoke briefly, thanking the men for supporting him since his…
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