Jackson Jambalaya

China or Paris? He chose China because his Marxist blood has a lot more in common with the Chicoms than the French.

Y'all Jackistan taxpayers are sure generous sending the boy mayor on an expensive junket. If you believe that he flew in coach and not 1st class, bless your heart.

If you believe that he didn't stay in a very expensive luxurious hotel suite, bless your heart.

If you don't believe that he met with Chicom officials, well, bless your heart.

Chicom = Chinese Communists

Why the fuck is the mayor in China?

"He raised the spectre of higher water prices means he must try to keep the price of garbage collection as low as possible." How about just collecting from water customers on a regular basis?????

Like the mayor cares about saving the city money. He should try paying the city’s bills on time. That would save a lot of money.

His concern is all about price (aka saving the city money) as he travels to China for God knows what purpose. Stay tuned for another round of administrative shenanigans as they position Richard's for the contract award.

The prices will always go up with each subsequent RFP. Rebids never lower a price.

In other words, the same exact game as before....about to be replayed all over again.

* WLBT's Anthony Warren asked how many options will be available as the previous one had four in terms of garbage carts and the number of collections per week.

It is obvious what a significant majority want. Twice weekly, no carts.

What business do mayors of Mississippi towns have going on a taxpayer trip to f’ing China? They are not foreign dignitaries, they are mayors of small towns like Jackson and Oxford. That’s total BS.

Notes on press conference.

China Junket: The Mayor is a nice guy and I'm happy to hear that he appreciates the personal career and extracurricular experiences that Jacksonians have made possible by electing him and paying taxes. It must have been awesome to experience that trip and save humanity from global thermonuclear war. Good for him!

Garbage Contract: Every word out of his mouth was either self-serving spin or an outright lie. He needs to be fired.

off topic, but what's the deal with no mailboxes at the street in parts of Jackson? Is it like this in just the semi-safe neighborhoods? I'm guessing the postal workers are fit for a triathlon.

The marxist mayor of Jackson holds a press conference. What we learned from this press conference, is same dog, same pony, same show. He needs to return to Harvard for remedial training, or else consult with others of his fellow travelers in marxist ideology.

I would say he could study the Roman Empire, and emulate their bread, and circus, approach to citizen appeasement. This isn't a viable answer, for the clowns are running the city, the bread has either molded, or been stolen, and the animals died from neglect. As I said, same dog, same pony, same show.

This isn't a good look for the city that can't pay its vendors, or contractors on time. For the marxist mayor to be on a what would be, without doubt, an expensive trip and still owing for work completed by contractors. I wonder if he was traveling with the governor of California, who was also on a China trip? Birds of a feather, and what not.

Suspect any politician who visits China.

When American politicians visit China they will often get a late night knock on their hotel room door from a honeypot. The visitor will be there to put that politician in a compromising position. Before the politician leaves China they will receive a visit from PRC intelligence agents who will play the compromising video for the politician and give them the terms of their blackmail.

It’s all so tiresome.

Ironic he focuses on garbage whilst the city of Jackson is headed straight to the trash bin.

@12:32
Chinese firms are interested in infrastructure contracts.
The mayor could get a Chinese contractor to replace the entire city water and sewer system for a fraction of the cost if he used an American firm.
He could also get the Chinese to construct several new skyscrapers downtown for cheap.

Perfect timing, mayor goes to China as their economy is starting to stifle. What benefit could Jackson ever have by sending this cook there?

He's so full of it - he says he has gone to exhaustive measures to maintain the lowest garbage costs, yet he goes on a luxurious 12 day vacation to China. How's that saving the taxpayers money ? I can't stand to listen to all his BS every time he opens his mouth !!

I am not surprised that you ignorant rednecks can’t see the the sole future superpower is China.
When China takes Taiwan they will control the technological progress of the planet.
Beijing will decide if places like Jackson MS will be a future Tech Hub.

A clerical "error" resulted in almost a million in misspent funds due to non-payment and this asshole is worried about price. Holy fucking shit what an imbecile.

My heart bleeds for everyone left in the city limits of Jackson.

We hung in there for a long time. We thought that there was no way that a juvenile incompetent mayor would chase us out of Jackson.

Many of our friends headed for elsewhere, mainly Madision.

Finally, after the water, sewer, street, crime disasters and lack of police, we got out.

Really, we left because of the mayor, whose leadership has been incompetent. It is sad.

The city of Jackson isn't paying their bills yet their Mayor spends 12 days in China!
Guess who's going to foot that bill?

It's obvious the Mayor didn't get his way
so he keeps throwing out useless words & blaming everyone else for his actions. Classic Narcissist

Most Mayors don't feel the need to hold a pep rally when they at last manage to do quite literally one of the most basic and rudimentary tasks of the job.

But Chuck is not most.

So many leaders just want facetime and adoration. They simply forget to actually do the job they were elected to while enjoying the self imposed fame.

@1:53
This “imbecile” as you call him, likely has multiple times your networth. Also, when was the last time you made a business trip to Banff or Beijing? Probably never. Shut the fuck up white boy.

The mayor's trip was a huge success. We haven't had a thermonuclear war with the Chicoms all month. Right?

1:44PM, not even aliens from a million years in the future could make Jxn a future tech hub!!!

Thanks for making me laugh today. I haven't laughed this hard in years.

According to the mayor, he had negotiated with Richard’s a two year extension of the current contract at the current cost. So if Richard’s responds to the RFP at their current contract with the city, then Richard’s would be awarded the contract at no additional cost to tax payers or if another company underbid Richard’s the taxpayers would benefit with lower garbage rate. Am I missing something here?

@2:02 what’s with that racially pointed bit at the end?

Well that's the number one priority in electing a mayor---how much money do you have? Do you travel overseas and others pay for it?

Mayor is a liar. He'll do anything he can to keep the current trash collectors. Now why is it sooooo important that Richard's continue to hold a contract in Jackson under this specific Mayor?

at 2:02 PM -- He makes $120k a year as mayor, so just how do you think that wealth would have been accumulated? The mayor of Jackson, MS traveling to Banff and Beijing on the taxpayers dime, has NOTHING to do with running or bettering the city. And it shows.

The mayor is not a Marxist any more than SBF was an altruist. What you are calling his Marxism is just his gimmick. He’s trying to fool people. He doesn’t believe that BS. He’s a crony capitalist crook. That’s what he believes and what motivates him. Steering contracts is all he cares about. I doubt it’s all on the up and up. He’s going to lose his next election and will be out of politics. One day he’ll go to jail because he doesn’t have enough sense to do crime without being obvious about it.

Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner at 3:11pm. You're exactly right. If Richards was willing to renew for 2 years at the same present rate, then it can submit a proposal in response to the new RFP for the exact same rate, and nothing changes, no price increase.

Sadly, with Jackson's reputation for not paying its contractors in a timely manner, I'd be surprised if many, or any, other than Richards submits a bid.

City is literally crumbling and everything is broken and this idiot goes to China

If this clown was worried about PRICE he wouldn’t allow unpaid bills to sit on a desk for TWO YEARS and getting interest added. This is why Jackson can’t have nice things.

Why would Waste Management want to bid on a new garbage collection contract? What would its incentive be to work with an incompetent administration that will make things as difficult as possible? Good luck getting paid. As they say, there's some business you just don't need.

2:02 - I have no desire to go to China for anything. You don't know how much money I have. Keep talking that smack on here behind the screen of anonymity because I know you wouldn't be saying that to my face. I do believe in giving credit where it's due though so kudos on being a proper troll. Yeep!

If Richard's is omitted because of the lawsuit, and WM no bids, what 2-bit fly-by-night does the city have to go with? And, who are they related to? What a cluster!

November 9, 2023 at 2:02 PM, it's a small mind that uses net worth as a form of measurement. Of course, using the term small would be generous in your case.

I don't understand people like this marxist mayor, and others, that continue to seek favor with a country that is determined to do our country harm.

With China's belt, and road initiatives, in partnership with Russia, and the rest of the BRICS NATIONS, their intent is to remove the U.S. dollar as the world reserve currency.

If successfully this will weaken our currency, and greatly harm our economy. Traitors, to say the least. Sell outs, without regard for others.

@3:11 Yes, according to the mayor, Richards would not raise rates. However, I recall reading a caveat in RD's prior contract (temporary one?) That they (RD) reserved the right to increase rates. And though they may agree to keeping rates at the same level to insure they get the contract (the mayor has stated cost will be the primary consideration), given the reality that everything is going up, they will not be able to perform their duties adequately, maintain staffing, etc. Another bamboozle and gas lighting effort by the mayor. A shame, but typical.

Who paid for Mayor of Jackson to go to China? I bet the people of Oxford want to who paid for their mayor to attend. They are public officials & need to be held accountable to their constituents.

Caveat Emptier?
If he can empty your pockets faster than you can catch him at it, you have nothing to fight back with for his empty promises. But truly, the City Council should have financial control over the mayor's city funded excursions, such that they should be approved in advance.

Hizzoner needs a couple of weeks to compose an RFP that will guarantee that his pal Richard$ get$ all follow-on contract$.

"@12:32
Chinese firms are interested in infrastructure contracts.
The mayor could get a Chinese contractor to replace the entire city water and sewer system for a fraction of the cost if he used an American firm.
He could also get the Chinese to construct several new skyscrapers downtown for cheap."
Is China in the Garbage Collection Business Also? Asking For A Friend...

This mayor and chief of staff believe I’m supposed to respect them?

11:51 AM LMAO!!!

Question: Does Richard's Disposal have to wait 4 to 5 months to get paid on each invoice?

I sure hope that one of the questions in the solicitation as if there is any pending litigation with the city.

I'm usually not one for using "woke" words, but Lumumba is absolutely the king of gaslighting. He quite literally "reminds" his audience what he previously stated and how they should remember it. Problem is, anyone with half a brain knows his recounting is patently false and misleading.

I have detected some tells to determine that Chowke, Rukia, and Sofiya are lying. It's quite simple.

Their lips are moving. Right?

Won't Billing ALL water recipients actually bring the trash bill down?

I'm pretty sure city did not pay for his trip

Arron Banks has already been paid and suppose to vote with Richard's Garbage.
Lee got her money and Grizzell and Virgi already paid as well..

Kingfish, I was driving to post office this morning and there was a big truck with 2 big signs on the back. Took a pic of it. Campaign signs. "Marcus Wallace Mayor 2025". Didn't know if you had seen that.

So, Kingfish - if the city didn't pay for his trip, who did? We know HE didn't... that sounds like more tomfoolery. I'd love to know that detail.

At 1:56, I concur. We lived in Jackson over 50 years and never intended to leave. After the chaos that the mayor has created and cultivated, we knew we had to save ourselves. I hated to leave my hometown, but I could no longer trust that there was any hope of a revival or lessening of the constantly increases taxes, utilities, and fees.