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January 26, 2009

City council to discuss suing Mayor Frank Melton

WLBT, 1/26/9 WLBT has learned the Jackson city council is taking the first steps towards suing Mayor Frank Melton. Councilman Jeff Weill said he plans to bring the idea up for discussion at Monday afternoon’s work session. Weill said legal action may be the only way to force the mayor to turn over financial records.…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 26, 2009

McLemore won’t seek re-election

The Clarion-Ledger, 1/24/9 Council President Leslie Burl McLemore’s departure from city government likely signals a potential shift in power on the council. After almost a decade on the Jackson City Council, McLemore said Friday that he will not seek re-election. Many key votes now are split 4 to 3 on the council, with McLemore often…