Jackson Jambalaya

Wondering when M$M will file suit-

@10:41
I'm sure if enough local businesses could produce evidence of financial losses and also prove that those losses were due to negligence by the incompetent leadership of the City of Jackson, then M&M would take the case at no cost (if they dont win)

It's not even cold yet. Oh lawwdy

For The People

This issue has been ongoing for WEEKS with no action. They wait until a record cold snap.

Embrace the suck, Jacksonians.

Last winter we had very few water main breaks relative to 2017 and 2016.

I believe we're in for a lot of bad water main breaks this winter (we had an especially long dry period this summer, followed by a wet fall, and now we're moving into a colder-than-normal winter - lots of expansion and contraction).

Keep plenty of emergency water on hand.

I'm no expert, so serious question here. Would it be helpful to turn down the pressure during cold season to help avoid breaks. Not sure how that would affect lead leeching, so I'm sure that wouldn't work.

Attention Jacksonians - you get to choose two:

1. Low crime
2. Reliable water system
3. Reliable sewer system
4. Decent streets
5. Decent airport

Choose wisely!

I don’t think you are nearly cynical enough, Sam. I’d say be happy if you get one.

@7:20 PM - I was being generous on Veteran's Day. :)

What's the purpose of that 'choice list'? None is attainable, so, should it not be labeled a 'wish list'?

@2:38 PM - Yes, it is a wish list. Maybe Santa will come through? Or maybe not.

No 1:57,they have to wait until they can get the proper parts - pipe and fittings - to deal with the particular line that needs repair.

Lines in the city are made from multiple different materials, and have varying OD sizes, even when they are the same "size" pipe. Maintaining a supply of any and all possible fittings for all pipe diameters is totally impractical. So, when there is a major pipe repair necessary that involves valves and/or other fittings, it sometimes takes a while to properly prepare -- a process that makes the actual down time, and street closure time -- to a minimum.

Rest assured, those folks that are going to have to work in the hole that will be half full of water much of the time would much rather do it than on days with 30 degree temps.

Now, go back to your couch and find some other reason to bitch -- this dog just don't hunt.

Cynical Sam --

You left out all the important choices, the ones that the Mayor and many of the council members are focusing on:

1) Repairing the zoo, so that the animals can live there until the facility is finally closed and the animals disbursed

2) New parking meters downtown as a "trial"

3) Planning a massive new bus route with shared bicycle rentals available, so that the plan can be put on a shelf with all of Harvey's

4) A smooth parking lot for the convention center, so that the next RFP for a hotel facility will not stumble across the site on the various levels

5) New library locations, but with only mold-ridden books to put there (which doesn't matter, since the main use of the facilities is as an after school day-care)

6) Being a citizen of a Radical New City, with a Mayor (who along with his entourage) is adapt at speaking to audiences from locations afar