Jackson First Consul Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement.
“While we have a duty and responsibility to defend and protect our citizens from external entities that attempt to take advantage of the City, we must also do our due diligence to investigate and eradicate impropriety from within.
The relationship between this Administration, the employees of the City of Jackson, and the citizens of Jackson must be built upon a foundation of trust. Our citizens and business owners have the right to believe that this Administration and City employees are trustworthy.
It is my duty as Mayor to inform you that we have initiated an investigation into alleged activities that may have violated public trust, caused harm to the City of Jackson, and may have been criminal.
While it is being determined how widespread these practices may be, we have information indicating that a number of employees may be involved.
This investigation will be a thorough, exhaustive look into any malfeasance on the part of City employees within the Water Sewer Business Administration. The employees who have worked in a trustworthy manner have the right to an honest reputation and those who have violated the public trust must be removed.
Employees who have performed their job consistent with the City of Jackson Employee Code of Conduct have no reason to fear this investigation. Consequently, employees who have violated the public trust have no reason to believe they will escape the consequences of their actions.
The results of this investigation will be shared with the City of Jackson Police Department and the Internal Audit Department.
Evidence of criminal activity will be shared by the Police Department with the Hinds County District Attorney, the Mississippi State Auditor, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for prosecution by local, state, and federal authorities.
This investigation comes at a time when the Water and Sewer Business Administration Department is making substantial progress. And while it is unfortunate, it is necessary that we conduct this investigation now so that together- we can complete the task of ensuring that our metering and billing system works the way it was intended.
The employees of the City of Jackson will move forward together in a way that restores the trust and confidence of our citizens and businesses.”
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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.
29 comments:
yeah, right
Smart move the guilty will run for cover and the cover up always gets them.
I work in this industry (but not for Jackson). They have big problems, more than you know. But Miller is trying to clean it up. If they have employees stealing or helping customers steal, then they should prosecute. It's a long dig out of their hole, but you have to start somewhere. They better hold on to Robert Miller. He's the best they have had, and is the best they will get. He ain't perfect, but nobody worth a crap wants that job.
I believe that just as much as I believe the crime in Jackson will decrease.
Translation: "We have a perception of corruption within the Water Department."
So, how many thousand$ in ca$h water bill payments have gone out the back door?
But, those of you who have been faithful supporters of my earlier candidacy, my father's legacy and my efforts going forward will be protected from scrutiny and prosecution, regardless of your involvement in criminal activity.
Uh oh, here comes the po po, and they ain't looking to sip co co.
“Whatch you talkin bout Willis?”
Antar is a total fraud. Kim Wade is absolutely right. Antar will do nothing but try to play out the clock.
Can you say boondoggle?
Does anyone believe certain councilmen were not in on it. When ever
Government cleans up its mess, the little guy takes the fall. We have known about this for three years, why soooo long to act?
Does Kim Waide live in Jackson? I know most of you don't.
Baby Choke won't be re elected. Although South and west Jackson will vote in another incompetent leader. Northeast Jackson businessmen and establishment political funders absolutely ruined the hope of Jonathan Lee ever being elected in the city bc he was a candidate that many blacks can't vote for. Same is true with Priester. Anyone qualified that appeals to both races can't win.
1. Enthusiasm
2. Disillusionment
3. Disaster
4. Search for the guilty
5. Punishment of the innocent
6. Praise and honors for the non-participants
Every major government effort unfolds this way. Jackson is no exception and phases 4/5 will be interesting...
Does Kim Waide live in Jackson? I know most of you don't.
Don't know about Kim Waide but know that Kim Wade does live in Jackson. So do I. Any other questions?
Wow! Instead of being glad to hear this ( the rumors of corruption in the water/sewer administration date back 30 years with changing " beneficiaries), instead of cheering this mayor on and supporting his effort, you all seem to want him to fail.
This is a perfect example of why Mississippi stays on the bottom. Those who try to do something don't get the public support they need so the corrupt win.
Water sales is a money maker for all the Cities in the US.
A real life Atlas Shrugged, occurring right here in little old Jackhole, Mississippi.
SO many of you Sunday warriors tripping over yourselves to cast a stone and judge someone, regardless of whether they right or wrong. Dont talk about "leadership" being the problem unless you are willing to lead yourself.
...you all seem to want him to fail.
That's BS. Want him to move faster. There's no damn reason why he can't. Perfectly legit to suspect that he's moving like a sloth for purely political reasons.
What exactly has he accomplished after nearly two years in office? What has actually gotten done? Tell us.
How long has he been in office? Better late than never I guess but this is really late. Chances anything comes from this are slim
@8:31 AM - Baby Chok, I didn't realize that you are a poster here.
Nobody who supported Baby Chock or the legacy of Daddy Chock will be prosecuted or even held accountable. Book it!
No matter what the mayor does, he will always be wrong according to the posters here. That’s the definition of ignorance.
Tell you what @4:49. When he actually does something beyond flap his gums (and jet around telling unsuspecting rubes outside of Mississippi how great a job he's doing in Jackson) let us know. The definition of ignorance is not understanding the difference between actual action and endless talk and PR spin.
10000 lies and counting...
Feds involved..... Mike Hurst aka Batman. You can believe there will be justice.
6:49 in all fairness Antar hasn't told that many though he did drop some whoppers while over in Iceland.
Every third post is by the same guy.
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