Jackson Jambalaya

Of course, the members of the Rez board are appointed by ELECTED OFFICIALS, so this is a straw man argument. The people elected the folks who put the board in place, and the people can take out those elected officials if they don't like the appointments those officials make. Elected officials appoint many people to many different boards.

So as far as that argument about elected representation, that dog won't hunt.

Glad somebody brought the guy to his senses, though. The rez operation doesn't need to be dismantled just because someone with a little power has his panties in a wad. A bill that addresses his real concern (zoning) is much more appropriate.

They did this to slip in Two Lakes.

Read the PEER report from a few years ago

SEC. 51-9-1. Pearl River Industrial Commission created.

There is hereby created the Pearl River Industrial Commission, composed of Hinds, Leake, Madison, Neshoba, Rankin and such other counties in the state through which or bordering which the Pearl River runs. The governor shall appoint one (1) member to the commission from each county from a list of three (3) names to be submitted by the board of supervisors in each participating county. The three (3) names submitted by the board of supervisors of Rankin County shall be the names of persons who reside on and are holders or residential leases from the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District which are located in Rankin County. In his appointment the governor shall designate the chairman and vice-chairman of the commission. The board of supervisors in any county through which or by which the Pearl River runs, other than those counties named above, may bring that county in as a member of the commission by resolution presented to the governor; and the board of supervisors in such county may, in its discretion, call an election prior to taking such action, said election to be held as nearly as possible in the same manner other elections are held in the county.

So... the Rez is now jealous of Miss Mary's Madison? Seems like they're in shape to imitate it now.

I heard that Yancey too has a powerful ski and skinny dipping fun boat secretly parked at a secret location in the wooded area of Flowood immediately east of the Pearl ready to launch into the Two Lakes at a moment's notice.

The boat also has a dual use. We rigged it up for Sudafed running in keeping with Rankin County tradition.

That's so nice to have the zoning issue addressed... but, where does the money collected from the leases go???(especially now that the bonds have been retired) Does the board publish audited financial statements? If so, where might I obtain a copy? Thanks.

Ask the JFP. They did this to SLIP IN TWO LAKES.

Comments on the comments.
The money from all leases goes to the PRV, that is how they are funded. They receive NO (that is $0.00) money from the state of MS. Lease income, timber sales, campground fees, and mineral right income is what funds the PRV and pays the bills. And, lease income is the largest source of revenue. So to the folks who enjoy the rez and the nice facilities, thank a leaseholder, we pay the bills and always have.
And yes, they do produce an audited copy of their financial reports, I have copies of the last two reports. Call the PRV and ask for one.
I also don't understand the linkage people try to make with Twin Lakes, there is none. Sen Yancey is trying to help the reservoir homeowners and his actions have nothing to do with Twin Lakes.
To the person who claimed a "straw man" argument, you obviously don't live at the reservoir and have to deal with the problems the homeowners have or the situation would be clear to you.
And finally to Kingfish, I'm disappointed in the "Sudafed" cheap shot at Rankin County.

I also don't understand the linkage people try to make with Twin Lakes, there is none.

I'm sorry but the Jackson Free Press has reported that there is a linkage. When it comes to Two Lakes and the Rez they, the JFP, are the experts. Not you. Do you know why they are experts? Because they said so.

To 7:53, I made the straw man comment, and I certainly DO live on property leased from Pearl River Valley. I think they do a great job of keeping the Rez running, and the bill as originally written would have thrown the baby out with the bath water.

And by the way, Rankin County has an awfully poor track record on zoning issues--I've seen lots of places in Rankin Co. where a mobile home is situated right next to a nice, new, two-story house. So why would you want to turn the zoning decisions over to Rankin Co.?

The boat also has a dual use. We rigged it up for Sudafed running in keeping with Rankin County tradition.

Do you have a prescription?

@7:53 Oh please, like the necks in Rankin don't take cheap shots at the surrounding cities/counties while they shake their 2 liter bottles.

This website is strewn with comments made by people from Rankin trashing jackson so to the commentor at 7:53 who didn't like my joke: SHUT UP.

I live in Rankin and I thought it was hilarious. Unfortunate, but bet the stuff is then making its way back down the river to Madison County.

True- lest we forget- Madison County is NOT just the Golden streets of "Madison the City" where Mayor Mary rides her Chariot- it also includes some other cities that are less Golden!

To straw man. I'm glad you are happy, the 300+ folks who showed up at the reservoir area homeowners association meeting a couple of months back were not. They were VERY angry. Primary unrest was due to the reservoir allowing a big apartment complex built where Rapids once was. But, the undercurrents were from being the victims of a long string of mistakes by the rez management. Turn down by Mac's gas and view the duplexes that were built right next to nice homes, for example...done 20 years ago. That was fought by the homeowners and the rez folks allowed them to be built despite the screams from the surrounding homeowners. I could go on.
I agree with you that the bill as originally written was bad and the bill as modified is bad. However, the arrogant attitude by the rez management that has long ignored homeowner input is what started all of the legislative flap in the first place. It is likely that the bill will not pass but at least it has the attention of the folks at the rez and that is a good thing. Got any rental homes in your neighborhood? I can show you some pictures of some, hear of the rez trying to do anything about it? NO. The rez management should be working with our legislatures to make things better, instead they have caused this whole mess by enjoying their fat little empire and not paying attention to the homeowners.

And finally to Kingfish, telling a reader to shut up in a comments area? Uncool and unprofessional. I thought you were above the fray, obviously I was wrong.

9:41: "@7:53 Oh please, like the necks in Rankin don't take cheap shots at the surrounding cities/counties while they shake their 2 liter bottles."

Two liters is about 67 ounces. Last I saw they were shaking 40 ouncers ;-)

PS to KF: Most of us realized you were joking. Some people have no sense of humor, and it seems incurable.

To 11:54, I don't think the Rez has a "fat little empire"; in fact, a little research shows that they are among the few state agencies that actually generate money FOR the state coffers.

But I have enjoyed the preposterous solutions that Sen. Yancey and others have come up with. I think the idea of turning zoning matters over to RANKIN Co. supes is just hilarious! Let us know how that works out for you. :-)