Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Tyrone Lewis is Running for City Council

Former Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis issued the following statement.


Former Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis is seeking the Ward 2 Jackson City Council seat. Lewis is eager to put his more than 30 years experience as a law enforcement official to work once again for the citizens of Jackson. “We can do better. We can reduce violent crime, improve our tax base and attract businesses to our city,” Lewis said.

Lewis rose from the ranks of patrolman to Chief of Police in Jackson and won a historic election as the first African American Sheriff of Hinds County in 2011. Lewis is also a successful businessman in his own right.

“My experience in law enforcement, city and county administration as well as in the private sector give me the skill set Jackson needs right now,” Lewis said. “From my years growing up in Jackson and serving in both appointed and elected capacities, I have always looked to serve my community. I will be a voice for the residents of Ward 2 on the Jackson City Council. If I am elected, I will act in the best interests of the people I serve, as I have always done. My record speaks for me.” Lewis will release more information about his plans for Ward 2 in the coming days.

Kingfish note: Will Sista Rukiah run?  The special election is November 17.  A runoff election will be held on December 8 if needed. 

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

This should be very entertaining.

Anonymous said...

He didn’t “reduce violent crime” when he was in office. Why does he think he can do it now?

Anonymous said...

Just moved here. I don’t have a dog in this hunt. Is this a good thing for the city council if he wins?

Anonymous said...

And look what ta good job Hinds county has experienced since his 2011 sheriff election! More of the same?

Anonymous said...

So, I guess the Convention Center will be rented out by his son again? To 1000 of his best (paying) friends.

Anonymous said...

What is better, a Jackson cc member or sheriff?

Anonymous said...

"Just moved here. I don’t have a dog in this hunt. Is this a good thing for the city council if he wins?"

Time will tell . . . should he even win.

My first thought is he wouldn't make much difference.
However, to his credit he couldn't be worse than some of the City Council members on board tonight.

All I really remember about his term as Hinds County Sheriff . . . he spent quite a bit of public funds repainting the Hinds County Sheriff's vehicles to get his name on everything within a few months.

Anonymous said...

he can put up those 'happy valentines day' signs again...

seriously, he wasnt the worst sheriff in hinds county history..

Anonymous said...

He brings little or nothing to the table. Status quo. At least Preister elevated the intellectual standing of a pretty lame bunch. No such luck with the former sheriff.

Anonymous said...

Lest we forget:

https://www.freep.com/story/thebuzz/2015/02/10/sheriff-valentine-billboard/23170271/

Meh, we could do a lot worse (like Rukia)...

Anonymous said...

Hell, why have an election just give it to him!

Anonymous said...

Does this mean Dan Akroyd will still take interest in Hinds County? I'm glad he cares.

Anonymous said...

How is that jail shaking out?

Must be great. Hasn't been in the news since Tyrone left. But then it was. But hasn't been in the news since Victor left. But.....

Anonymous said...

" he can put up those 'happy valentines day' signs again..."

I agree that was a goofy move . . . but at least he was never caught saying (in front of female employees)

. . . "it smells like ass".

I'm so glad I'm out of Jackson and Hinds County.

Anonymous said...

tyrone is an intellectual lightweight and one of the worst public speakers that has ever been elected

Anonymous said...

6:45. I thing the expression is “Damning with faint praise.”

Anonymous said...

Moved away 30 years ago, but I would vote for him if I was still there. He will have a hard row to plow.

Anonymous said...

I remember when he testified against Kroger I-55, after he did not get the contract !

Anonymous said...

Mr. Lewis is part of the do nothing Jackson administrations that have come before. We can expect nothing to change if he wins a seat on the Council. On a positive note, his son might be able to increase the night life in Jackson by moving his pay to play parties from the JPD academy to the Convention Center!!!

Anonymous said...

I like Tyrone. Good luck.

Anonymous said...

Victory party at the police academy?
https://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2008/jan/02/boot-camp-firearms-trainingand-djs/

Anonymous said...

Does it really matter?

Anonymous said...

8:02,,,but you are not. You apparently still live there in your head.

Anonymous said...

Given the dramatic drop in the collected I.Q. of the Council from Priester's departure, I don't see what Lewis adds if he's elected. Just another butt to keep a seat warm.

Anonymous said...

"tyrone is an intellectual lightweight and one of the worst public speakers that has ever been elected"

However, he's still light years ahead of Stokes.

(whatever that's worth) ?

Anonymous said...

I am a friend of Tyrone Lewis and I think it is grand that he is running. He will bring a wealth of experience to the City Council and be a voice for Law Enforcement. He knows this City like no one who has never worked for the city will ever know it. Tyrone is energetic and smart and upstanding. I will support him.


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