Jackson Mississippi city council News

Mississippi City to Sell Abandoned Properties to Homeowners for $10 to $250

Homeowners in Jackson, Miss., will be allowed to purchase blighted properties in their neighborhoods for $10 to $250, under an order passed by a City Council committee. The panel on Feb. 16 approved the Neighbors First Lot Program, which would …

Mississippi Capitol Moves Closer to Regulating Ridesharing Entities

Jackson has taken a step toward regulating ride-hailing services such as Uber after the Rules Committee of the Jackson City Council voted to send a suggested ordinance to the full council. The suggested regulations include a $5,000 registration application fee …

Mississippi City Considers Easing Regulations for Taxicab Companies

The Jackson, Miss., City Council is looking at reducing the number of vehicles required to operate a taxicab company in the city from eight to four or fewer. The council took no action on the proposal this week, opting to …