Jackson, Ms is jacked up (Merged)

itztime said
Misinformation in that article, flooding was not the issue, there were no flood waters close to those plants, the water plant was neglected for years with little maintenance. Article also failed to mention how Thompson himself said he would not help unless he seen a plan. It will be interesting though to see how the money was allocated. I’m sure it will be years before all the truth comes out through the various suits in court.

While its true that their water system has been failing, it is also true that the current Mayor has been trying to address its issues and had been asking for state assistance.

staphory said
Trying to tie money for basic infrastructure to giving up an asset (that probably brings income to the city) is slimy at best.
A related story…
https://mississippitoday.org/2021/0...ter-crisis-state-leaders-keep-their-distance/

As for the "misinformation" claim, the following is from the CBS article:

Jackson has had water problems for years, and the latest troubles began in late August after heavy rainfall exacerbated problems in the city's main treatment plant, leaving many customers without running water. Jackson had already been under a boil-water notice since late July because the state health department found cloudy water that could make people ill.

There's no mention of flooding!:shrug:

Besides, if the Governor had issues with what they are reporting, he should have taken their call. Instead, he attempted to get in front of the story by throwing the Mayor under the bus because of reasons.