Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement.
Mayor John Horhn today announced two rounds of appointments that will shape the city's airport governance and its municipal court system. Bishop Ronnie Crudup will join the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Board of Commissioners, and five judges were named to serve on the bench in Jackson Municipal Court.
Bishop Crudup's appointment to the JMAA board comes as the city continues to invest in the long-term future of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. "Bishop Crudup has been a part of this city's story for decades, and he understands what Jackson needs to move forward," said Mayor Horhn. "I wanted someone on the board who knows this community, who asks the right questions, and who will stand up for the people of Jackson."
“I am honored to serve the City of Jackson and this administration. I am hopeful that my appointment to the Airport Board will result in better management of this vital asset, and securing Jackson’s long term interest in the airport,” said Bishop Crudup.
Mayor Horhn also named five Jackson Municipal Court judges: Lilli E. Bass as Chief Municipal Judge, Kevin Bass, Taurean Buchanan, Jeffery P. Reynolds, and Louis Clifford, IV. "These judges have already shown what they're capable of, and that's why I’m appointing them to serve,” said Mayor Horhn. “They've handled their responsibilities with fairness and professionalism."
The Municipal Court under the leadership of Judge Lilli Bass is implementing a comprehensive technology modernization initiative designed to strengthen the administration of justice, improve operational efficiency, and enhance service to the citizens of Jackson.
The implementation of the DigiCourt system through DigiComm is a significant technology upgrade designed to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of court operations. These enhancements include the deployment of updated case management software and other digital tools that will streamline internal processes, reduce administrative delays, and improve service to the public. The new software platform modernizes many of the Court's day-to-day functions, allowing court personnel to process cases more efficiently, improve record management, enhance reporting capabilities, and strengthen communication with other courts, specifically the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court. The technology also positions the Court to continue expanding digital services while maintaining the integrity and security of court records. The City will continue investing in technology for its municipal court system, including moving toward being fully paperless.
These upgrades reflect the Municipal Court's commitment to innovation and accountability. By leveraging modern technology, the Court is better equipped to serve citizens while supporting judges, clerks, prosecutors, law enforcement, attorneys, and the public, with more efficient workflows.
"The Municipal Court serves thousands of citizens each year, and every improvement we make should enhance the experience of those who rely on our court system. These technology upgrades represent an important step toward a more efficient, responsive, and accessible court,” said Mayor Horhn.
“By embracing modern software and streamlined processes, we are reducing administrative burdens, improving accuracy, and allowing our staff to focus more time on serving the public,” said Judge Lilli Bass. “Our goal is simple, to administer justice fairly, efficiently, and with the highest level of professionalism."
Mayor Horhn has also directed the court to sharpen its focus on collections, with the goal of recovering court-ordered fines and fees more consistently across the board.
The Municipal Court will continue evaluating additional technological improvements to ensure it remains responsive to the evolving needs of the community.
29 comments:
Horhn not exactly on a great run with his most recent appointments. Do tell what the Bishop knows about aviation or the airline business.
The JRA serves more than the COJ, in fact it’s not even in Hinds County. Time for a regional board to make sure “the citizens of the metro area are served”.
Reynolds' reappointment is a good thing. There's that.
@9:10 - I agree with you, however it really is not necessary for airport board members to know anything about airports. What is necessary is for board members to realize their job is to hire someone who DOES know how to run an airport and let them do their job. I serious doubt the Bishop possesses this skill.
I hope Bishop Ronnie Crudup knows how to repair the ticket machine for access to the garage. When going in this morning, once again, one was not working.
I travel through JAN a few times a month and it is always a disappointment.
Things don't work and the place is a dump.
When will Jackson get serious about the dilapidated embarrassment in Central Mississippi?
The board is unserious and doesn't do anything. This board and leadership is pathetic and lazy.
Hopefully the state takes it over soon.
I just have a hunch that the "Bishop" ain't gonna change jack-shit.
Horhn collection rate on fines was about
23%.
Will these be any different than the others?
So race is more important than experience. Some things never change.
I hate to hear the mayor talk of “fairness”. We need more talk about locking people up. Enough of the compassion, fairness, second chances. We need to bring the hammer down on “minor” offenses so the “major” offenses don’t occur.
10:06 Surely you’re not surprised by that in Jackson, MS?
I still can't believe that some people thought that Hohrn would be better or different than Chokwe in leading Jackson's government.
10:06 and 10:44–how predictable,, the same guys who complain that black people make everything about race are, again, making everything about race. Deflection isn’t a good look, guys. Neither is your racism.
Ronnie Crudup to the airport board? The new mayor is evidently not serious about fixing problems. Jackson needs a serious mayor. This is a joke. My high hopes for Horhn have faded fast. He’s still better than Lumumba, but not by much. I don’t know the judges, so I won’t speak.
Enjoy your junkets to Paris, Ronnie.
Actually Louis is a good lawyer. Mayor appointed him even though he’s white
Man people really don't know the different between what a board does and what employees do. You can be critical of the Bishop's appointment, but can't point that criticism to not knowing the intricacies of the day-to-day operations of an airport. Look at the resume's of the other board members. None are in the aviation industry, they're just people from industries with leadership experience and hopefully sound judgement to make solid governance decisions. Just google "governance vs. management" before you make critiques.
Guess the Bishop will go to Paris for the airshow like previous board members !
Every appointee on this board should be a Reverend-
Horhn continues to disappoint-
I disagree with Mayor on crime & saying churches must do more. Crudup could better serve on a committee to train parents with other pastors rather than serve on airport. Last night off Northside Drive shooting is another example. Police and churches cannot fix problems that parents have not addressed.
The management and leadership of the airport is a joke. The board is a joke.
The citizens of Mississippi deserve a functioning, modern airport. But this board and the airport employees and management continue to fail.
When will our federal and state leaders get involved and actually DO something?
Worst airport in the nation.
Sometime around 2010, the Greater Jackson Chamber released the Vision 2020 Plan. The study identified the airport as perfectly primed to become an aviation industry and tech hub due to the undeveloped land surrounding it. We are 6 1/2 years past 2020. 16 years later what has the airport authority done with that? 2 words… jack squat.
This sentence sums up the reason why. "I wanted someone on the board who knows this community, who asks the right questions, and who will stand up for the people of Jackson." It’s not about progress.
Every time I fly through Charleston, SC or Knoxville, TN it just reaffirms what a dump JAN has become. It's really embarrassing. While both of these airports have significantly higher passenger counts equating to more dollars for improvements, there's really no reason why JAN can't emulate both those airports in some form or fashion.
If it was up to some people, they wouldn't even require a pilot's license to fly a plane. Just look right and they will be given the job.
Cruddy Crudup tooting his own Horhn. Same old song. Brackney keeping police guns MIA secret, now Crudup.No wonder Pieter bailed. I had hoped Horhn was going to be a change for the good, not more of the same.
Crudup served previously. By all credible accounts he is knowledgeable about business. The airport is a business after all. Race has nothing to do with it. I'm sure he just happens to be black like other happen to be white and no one has any choice in that matter.
Let's not forget, those of us who live in Jackson ARE DEFINITELY CITIZENS OF THE "JACKSON METRO AREA"
Is he "Sr." or "Jr.?"
very disappointed w/ the JMAA appointment. Horhn knows better, and is simply showing that, ultimately, he is not capable of making leadership level decisions.
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