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I really wish people would figure out how to use a cell phone.

I feel sorry for Mr.Cain . Sounding all tight and professional as his phone lets him down. I'm old and offer this. Old folks ! Put the phone down.

Kenny Stokes is a living legend and an absolute unit. I want this man to be the mair of Jackson before he strokes out on us!

Does anyone know what the "I" stands for in Kenneth I Stokes?

@2:18
Imhotep

Kenneth for mair! Seriously though, compare him to Chokwe. He isn't all polished, but he also speaks of substance and not just BS. He's at his house, among his constituents (not behind a wall and gate), talking about what is ACTUALLY going on not lobbing unfounded and offensive accusations. I never thought I'd see the day he was the leader we need, but I'm a believer now. Go Kenny go!

I too am a believer. All the way.

REMEMBER, Waste Management is ONLY .28 cents more per collection and that is assuming there is only 45,000 homes.

At 53,000 homes that drops to .24 cents per collection.

Y’all used to clown on Stokes before the fruity looking, Dollar Tree Obama got elected mayor. Now y’all appreciate his honesty, integrity, and his connection to the community. He may have been wrong about throwing bricks and bottles at overzealous suburban law enforcement. But he was coming from a perspective where his people were in danger from these chases.

Maybe it took Trump to teach white folks to respect Stokes. I am just glad he is now getting the respect he deserves!

Stokes already took a drug test !!! Lumumba is a complete no-show. Incredible.

I live a lot closer to jokeway than stokes and like so many posts above formerly thought of stokes as clownish.

But the light has shined.

STOKES FOR MAYOR!!!

At the worst he might be, he would be a very good improvement.

This is all a theatre in the power structure of municipal operations. A mayor can veto an action, SEVERAL times - but a city council can override the mayor's veto...usually with a two-thirds vote.

If you're ever fortunate enough to have a conversation with Stokes when the media is not present he is quite personable and intelligent. The way he speaks is WAY different than what you hear and see on the radio and television outlets.

Always a Stokes fan!
And y'all leave Othor alone!

3:29 "Maybe it took Trump to teach white folks to respect Stokes..."
Add Chockwe to that list in teaching ALL folks! He and Trump are arrogant birds of a feather.

i wonder if the new found love for mr stokes from belhaven, fondren, and NE jackson gets back to him.

he does care. that’s redeemable.

Those getting excited over Stokes, just remember…this is the same guy that encouraged citizens to throw rocks and bricks at police cars.

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I have more respect for Stokes than I have for those little roided manlets with badges in Niknar. I seriously wonder if Bryan Bailey is so insecure about his own height, that he only hires deputies shorter than him! JPD looks like the NBA in comparison!

Best political interview in the whole state in 20 years. And most sensical.

There are a lot of people in Jackson who might be called "the underclass". They do not expect to be courted, quoted, or even respected, but they do know that Kenneth Stokes will give them voice, even if it is uncouth and sometimes profane. Although the present mayor is a mismatch for Jackson I do not think Kenneth should be mayor. However I do think his voice remains a reminder that democracy means everybody, even those who are often left behind.

Kenneth cares about the city and his constituents. Chokwe cares about himself. And that my friends is the bottom line.

Very good interview, best wishes to Councilman Stokes and his community. Now let’s go get them dope boys!

I am white, conservative, and a Jacksonian and I would absolutely support Stokes for Mayor.

If you've wondered how Kenneth Stokes has kept getting elected all these years, you need to watch this video.

Watch ALL of it.

Kenny, if you need money to pay the lawyer for your slander suit against the mayor, just start selling STOKES caps. You'll sell more than you think. Thanks for your integrity.

Othor - great interview. Wish others would learn to shut up and let the guest do the talking. Good job.

I live in fondren and thought Stokes was in on the cable bribery with Williams and Armstrong back in the 90s. And that was why he never talks to contractors now, because he's right that he IS a target.

But now is now, and he obviously cares about his constituents. He's not what is wrong with Jackson ... and really neither are Lindsey or Foote. I'm not sure he'd be a good mayor, but what the heck. I'd be proud to vote for him because at least he cares about citizens more than his pocket, and Antar can't claim that.

5:13
Stokes was wrong, but neighboring cities police chiefs were fine with killing innocent citizens in high speed chases that Jax police would break off after getting the tag #

I was a Jackson Firefighter & member of the union executive board before it was a recognized union, when we went to the council & asked for their support Kennneth Stoked was the only one we could count on to be honest with us, if he could vote for us he would tell us & he couldn't he would tell us& give a reason, the other council members would tell us one thing & then do just the opposite when it came time to vote. I certainly didn't like everything he stood for but at least he was honest with us. I certainly couldn't day that about Ben Allen or Margaret Barrett!

Stokes is still a racist. He talks about how in the past they split departments to get more black department heads. He talked about wanting black folks running stuff. He is a huge proponent of hiring based on color rather than competence. He mentions it many times in this interview. They will never fix the water, sewer, and streets until they hire competent employees, engineers, contractors, etc. based upon ability (regardless of color).

Everybody turning out to eulogize the man who was previously everybody's villain. I was unaware that he had crossed over the rainbow-bridge. The value of caps has just gone up.

If you think Jackson stinks now, just wait until June....LOL...!!!

There are lots of reformed Stokes kool-aid drinkers on here. He is a career politician - 'nuf said.

March 9, 2022 at 8:52 PM
The drivers killed themselves and others by driving recklessly. Not the police.

Here come the monoliths again to impugn those who fully understand they can agree with Stokes on some matters and disagree with him on others.

March 9, 2022 at 4:31 PM
Othor doesn't understand comparing Dumb and Dumber

Well I at least now know what all this is about. It's not Waste Mgt. vs Richards, it's Gibbs vs the mayors man. I do agree that someone doing a good job doesn't need to be kicked to the gutter.---Why couldn't our fabulous press corp pick up on this and explain it to the citizens. I guess that takes a little effort.

Fat Melvin on Twitworld blaming everybody under the sun for the woes of his boss. Inside of that administrative echo chamber Lumumba is as pure as a newborn and his motives beyond reproach. Many of the bites deposited here anonymously are 99% verbatim from Melvin.

I have no issues with Stokes, he makes sense.. Its his delivery that's booboo

Struck by how many neighbors/constituents slowed down and honked at him while he was giving the front porch. Not in a bad way, but showing their affinity for him. For all his flaws, he could win a mayoral race in Jackson.

Consider if you will...

Instead of rolling your clocks forward one hour tonight, imagine this is one year ago and somebody told you that in a year, you'd be suggesting Stokes should be mayor of our capital city.