Beeeeeeeeeeeert Case blew it today when he covered the Hinds County Board of Supervisors. Bert makes it seem as if poor Kenneth Stokes can't get any of his motions even seconded by any of the mean ole Hinds County Board of Supervisors. Don't believe me? Watch the video.
Bert is not telling you a few things, such as what the other supervisors would not second. Bert sat through the whole meeting but unfortunately would rather create a false narrative of feuding supervisors than tell what really took place: a clueless, incompetent supervisor who is too lazy to function in the 21st century and wants to nominate hoodlums and family members to boards. Here is what no one on the board would second today:
*A motion to appoint Chokwe Lamumba to the Hinds Community College Board. You got it- good ole Chokwe. Problem is, as the board attorney pointed out, Mr. Lamumba can not serve because he is a sitting city councilman in Jackson and under the separation of powers, he can not serve in the executive and legislative branches at the same time.
*A motion to appoint Enoch Sanders to the Hinds County Human Resources Board of Trustees. Had to withdraw it as he said he didn't know Mr. Sanders was a felon and thus could not serve on the board.
*A motion to appoint Keith Stokes to the Hinds County Economic Development Board of Trustees. Just one problem- Keith Stokes is his son and the potential conflict of interest was pointed out to Mr. Stokes.
*A motion to give Mr. Stokes yet another "special projects officer". SPO's are glorified assistants or secretaries. The Supes passed a resolution authorizing each one to have two (except for Phil Fisher, he has one). Mr. Stokes hired four part-time SPO's instead of two at full-time status. Mr. Stokes hired a lawyer, Tanecka Moore, as a part-time SPO BUT Mr. Stokes wanted to the board to allow him to have an additional slot so he could keep THREE part-time SPO's AND have a fourth SPO but on full-time status. Make that 2.5 SPO slots. Mr. Stokes said it would come out of his budget. No one would second his motion. Mr. Stokes felt slighted by the mere fact he only has an entourage of 4 SPO's.
*This one really fired him up. He made a motion to rename a street. Supervisor Fisher explained there was a process to go through that included getting signatures from affected residents and as well as obtaining approval from a department. Mr. Stokes thought it was ridiculous to answer to "underlings" and flat out made it clear he thought Supervisors were potentates to be served by everyone else.
Words do not begin to describe the buffoonery that was on display today. Watch the video and compare to the one broadcast by Bert Case. Warning: the video is pretty funny.
Oh yes, Mr. Stokes also complained about voting on contracts without reading them. Apparently Mr. Stokes does not read email. The county administrator emails to all Supervisors a packet of information and documents prior to each board meeting. Since Mr. Stokes does not use email or computers, he does not read the packet nor has it occurred to him to have one of his four assistants print out the documents for him to peruse at his leisure.
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Gonna have to wait until tomorrow early AM, I figure good ole' shuntfoot might still be drinkin' then and I can get the hair on my back up and he might make some sense.
Isn't democracy amazing?
Stokes enjoys spending other people's money alright. Like the thousands spent to rename the airport. He renames things more often than not. How many other cities rename their airports as frequently as the one in RC?
If only his motions carried merit enough to draw a second on his motions. Wasn't that a threat about renaming a lot of streets during Black History month? How about repairing roads instead of renaming them? Oh, that would make sense.
Keith Stokes. Boy, Kenneth isn't unabashed about cronyism, is he,
Has anyone considered Kenny's upbringing and lack of home training? What causes this bizarre behavior? What was withheld from him as a child and young adult? Who and how often told Kenny to shut up and sit down or would not recognize him when he raised his hand in class?
There is much more at play here than an adult buffoon's buffoonery. It's time Kingfish dug deeper and got to the bottom of this psychosis.
But, let's cut ole Bert some slack. He's not responsible for what he says unless Mary in Skycopter Three tells him where the obstacles and pitfalls are.
PS: I did some research and it is NOT true (yet) that Kenny is proposing a name change from Raymond-Edwards Road to Cap'n Kangaroo Drive.
Stokes' hair is one of the most lovely sites I have ever seen. Truly a work of awe inspired art, worthy of worship.
Funny, someone is cozy with the JFP on the "Felon Issue". What a joke. Story was completely out of context amongst the current story lines and you know who comes off sounding like a mouthpiece for Stokes and his inability to understand the law.
They should cut Enoch some slack because he wears some really nice rug hats.
I would think that if the AG werent incompetent, Kenyy would be in prison for who knows what. I suppose this means he will run for Benny Thompsons seat where the corruption is fast and furious.
normal everyday black people should be completely embarrassed.. this is the face of their race in this county
Permission from underlings???? OMG - Stokes is the biggest joke I've ever seen in my life. Hinds County is totally screwed. 'Yo sheriff' is acting the same way. Must be something in the water.
Great post KF. Thank you for all your hard work.
And we're just barely out of the starting gate. The Onion should open an office here......
I don't live in Hinds County but I still realize the impact that it has on the surrounding counties so I like to watch things like this to keep up. Also, it's great entertainment. I just have one request. Can you figure out a way to close caption your videos for people who don't speak Stokeslish? His regional accent is so heavy that I only understand part of what he says and I'm sure I'm missing some important points.
Stokelish. HA!
My hats are off to anyone who can translate Mr. Stokes' ramblings.
I couldn't catch a completed sentence or make sense of his motion.
Mr. Stokes might have be more effective if he hired a translator who can also ferret out what his objective might be.
Evidently, Stokes's constituents don't use computers, either. Do they still have public access channels? JJ needs a weekly show.
Graham seconded the motion to have Stoke's son appointed to the Hinds County Economic Development Board and it was voted and approved.
Did Stokes say that prior supervisor actions supersede State Law with regards to Chokwe?
Back in the day before Bennie Thompson moved up the political ladder he spoke much the way Stokes does today.
When Bennie left Jackson for Washingon, almost if by magic, his hybrid language abruptly improved. His words became easily understood.
I think Stokes talks the way he does intentionally. His purpose? To appeal to the uneducated blacks in his community that speak and understand that mush-mouth jargon.
They be playin' da community, methinks.
You need a translator? You must not have watched 'Fat Albert' cartoons as a kid.
"Evidently, Stokes's constituents don't use computers, either. Do they still have public access channels? JJ needs a weekly show."
Comcast/Xfinity shows two public access channels around 18 & 19. They seem to be lioensed either to the city of Jackson or to Jackson State.
"I would think that if the AG werent incompetent, Kenyy would be in prison for who knows what. I suppose this means he will run for Benny Thompsons seat where the corruption is fast and furious."
Nothing to do with competence; everything to do with the "D" after the name on the ballot.
Someone please move the mic AWAY from his mouth!!!
And Shadowfax there is NO Raymond Edwards Rd
Kenny get your stuff straight its not the Hinds County Community College it is Hinds Community College. And he is stating case law... does he know how to spell that?
6:00am We don't need an expanation or history about Stokes. He's a grown man, and he obviously can hear, see, and read if he would do it. He is an absolute joke. I'm afraid his days of getting his way are gone, and that's a good thing for the citizens of Hinds County and Jackson. Black, white, purple, or green....how anyone could vote for him as a leader where they live I don't have a clue.
my gawd ya'll! i just wish burt AND marsha would just do away....far away!
Any idea Kingfish as to the Airwave motion Stokes plans to have considered?
"sooner or later kenny stokes guna have some help up here" the forces for evil will work until they get there way... the forces of good must do the same!
Damned funny 12:20 pm .
HEY, HEY ......... HEY.
What a maroon! :P
I just finished listening to that joke of a meeting. Who the hell does Mr. Stokes think he is?!?!! He doesn't need permission from "underlings?" KF I just thought you were joking when you wrote that - I am shocked that he actually uttered those words!
Oh, wait...Kenneth Stokes. Never mind...I shouldn't be shocked by anything that dumbass does.
we need an spo to translate, an spo to read emails and an spo to come up with new names.
Raymond Edwards Road is known at Highway 467 by Google.
Thank you 10:45, for correcting the goob who claims there ain't no Raymond-Edwards Roe-ad. Hurry and check it out though, the Kangaroot signs go up rat after the public comment period. KF needs to install a 'like' button. Gotta love the Fat Albert reference.
9:03 you beat me to it. I wonder if Bill Cosby will sue "Fat Kenny" for plagiarism.....
Enoch Sanders got shot down? Da skruggles continues, da skruggles continues, da skruggles continues.
I've searched, in vain, for some of Enoch's shows that aired on public access back in the 90s. If anyone knows how to find them, please post. They are freakin' GOLD!
May-YA KANE Di TOE be violatin my consikrooshunal right!
Hahaha! Sanders Speaks! I had totally forgotten about that show. It would be funny if it weren't so sad.
They had a meet the candidates event in the Ward 3 race to replace Kenny. Two of the folks running didn't bother to show up....one of the no-shows was Mrs. Stokes.
You all must be racis,
Kenneth Stokes mentioning case law from 1923? Priceless. Hoping he cites some 19th century tax law at next meeting.
Also, Phil Fisher is awesome.
What's Stokes talking about a person on a board to help people with their gas bills and lights bills? And can you get felonies expunged?
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