The Tony Yarber for Mayor campaign just issued the following press release:
Councilman Tony Yarber Announces His Candidacy for Mayor of Jackson Yarber is prepared to lead Jackson, from day one
For immediate release: March 10, 2014
Councilman Tony Yarber will officially
announce his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Jackson tomorrow at 9:00 am,
on the steps of City Hall . Councilman Yarber is prepared
to lead Jackson as a two-term councilman and experienced administrator. Mr. Yarber said "It is time for Jackson to become a great place for
work, recreation, rest and raising a family."
Yarber's three-point plan includes:
- Continued infrastructure improvements, with Jacksonians tracking the progress as streets are repaved and pipes are repaired.
- A plan to reduce crime by working, from the "street" level, in partnership with businesses and communities.
- Support for new and existing businesses, with a creative, incentive-based approach to economic development.
With knowledge, experience, and a passion for progress, Tony Yarber will
work, from day one, to make Jackson a place of which we all can boast. Yarber is married, with three children, and is a native of Jackson.
Contact:
Pamela Confer
601-918-1994
pam@conferconsulting.com
Monday, March 10, 2014
It's official: Yarber rolls the dice.
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Trollfest '09
Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.
Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).
Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.
Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.
In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.
Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.
Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).
Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.
Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.
In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.
Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.
Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
Trollfest '07
Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.
There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
17 comments:
The first two items look they were torn out of the Jonathan Lee play book. Lee touted a 72 hour street repair program, where citizens could track the progress online and he also talked about putting more officers on beat patrol to be more present to businesses and citizens and enhance street level policing.
Wasn't enough to get Lee over the finish line, but maybe it'll work for Yarber.
B F D. Who?
Does he still sport a Mohawk. I saw him a few weeks ago with a friggin Mohawk. Like dude. Grow up!
Yarber is going to do much better than Johnson. The city is shrinking due to his lack of vision and missed opportunities. We wasted a decade on annexation, local political machine building, and downtown fantasies before basic infrastructure actions were judicially ordered. I hope Yarber can hang that failure on the previous generation.
Who is BooBoo going to support?
What has Yarber done on the council?
Unless retained, the current Police Chief will serve the shortest amount of time in the role of all the sixty people who have been chief over the past twenty years. Can you believe Johnson was first elected TWENTY years ago? Think of the potholes that could be repaired if we didn't have to keep buying all those silver stars for dress shirts.
Yarber comes straight out of the failing public school system. Yarber needs an authentic vision to match young Lumumba's. The sitting city council have no ideology or vision that is superior to the previous generation of black elected officials. The Johnson model is to farm the underclass who are captured in failing school, welfare, gang, and corrections systems. Successful politicians and professionals here milk the city contractors without any broad social improvement in the people. How is Yarber any different? I say "free the land!" and teach the poor to farm it.
And you can bet your dashiki that all current city employees will be supporting Junior, assuming he would leave daddy's people in place.
How many city employees are we actually talking about that their jobs ride on Antar winning? It can't be that many. 90% of city employees have their jobs regardless of who the Mayor is. Secondly, what percentage of the 10% (a guess) of appointed employees even live in Jackson?
I know Tony and he is devout in his faith and family. He is a "real" minister and He has attempted to cross racial lines in religious circles to bring faith based support to the inner city through both churches and businesses. I do hope he wins because maybe that will be start of a less divisive city government. Maybe there can be hope to end this increasing divide. I do worry though that he may be too "good" because it is easier for people to embrace hate than to embrace someone who is trying to mend the fences.
I met Mr. Yarber while I was in high school. He is one of the most dynmaic speakers and inspirational leaders that ever came and shared with us. When he went on the council, I remember thinking what a great asset he would be to such a despondent city. I also assumed that would be the first rung of an upwardly mobile ladder for him.
My only gripe is that he didn't wait and run against Bennie...
Yarber is dedicated and capable. He has his own style and voice. If he unseats the Lumumba team, I will be impressed. He can continue the progress Lumumba started, but he must adopt their message to a degree, it seems. The political class must be effective and doers to really inspire trust. 'If you don't really love the people you will betray them' as Lumumba would say.
Yarber is quickly becoming the most rational (only) choice.
We can give Yarber credit for several things. First let's start with the order that was restored to our City Council.Jackson was a mockery. Yarber's leadership, and ability to be firm and level-headed help to keep the issues relevant. Alignment Jackson was created to help broaden the horizon for OUR school system. Frankly, I'm appreciative for someone OF
the people creating opportunities for improvement. Yarber is the only candidate that has proven experience and leadership to move Jackson in the right direction. No more rhetoric. He is the fresh face that Jackson needs.
I think a lot of the people who voted in Chokwe were more voting against Lee than for Chokwe. That will not be an option now so I hope and think those folks would rather vote for Yarber than for Junior Lubum, who has absolutely zero qualifications, by the way.
yarber will be a good mayor. other than harvey (who basically moved to madison upon losing last time) yarber has the most experience in jackson city govt(unless barrett-simon runs -which would be foolish)
yarber is rational and speaks intelligently about issues and how to solve problems. he would be the most transparent of all the candidates.
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