UPDATE:
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced that a temporary restoration of water service and expanded relocation support has been secured for residents of Blossom Apartments.
On Friday, the mayor called U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate to request that water service be turned back on temporarily. He said Wingate agreed, granting a five-day restoration to give residents time to relocate safely.
“Judge Wingate’s decision to turn the water back on gives us the critical time we need to help our neighbors get to a safe place,” Horhn said. “I appreciate his compassion and leadership, as well as the quick actions by Mississippi Home Corporation, Stewpot, Jackson Housing Authority, and Region 6 Housing Authority to step up for our residents.”
Horhn said he has been in contact with Mississippi Home Corporation, which is stepping in to cover down payments for new apartments, the first month’s rent and relocation expenses. These funds will be delivered through Stewpot, which continues to coordinate relocation and support services for affected tenants.
Stewpot CEO Jill Buckley has organized a relocation assistance meeting for Blossom Apartments residents on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Stewpot headquarters. Landlords and property owners are invited to attend and meet directly with residents in need of housing.
Blossom Apartments were declared non-compliant by Mississippi Home Corporation, and residents were ordered to leave.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The management at Blossom Apartments in South Jackson are now facing a deadline.
Jackson Mayor John Horhn said the property manager was given a 48-hour notice to relocate tenants. Many of them have been living without water for weeks due to unpaid bills by the apartment complex.
Horhn said he opposes the eviction notice issued to residents. The mayor said he reached out to the Mississippi Home Corporation, requesting them to extend the deadline until Tuesday, August 12, in order to align with Stewpot’s meeting designed to assist residents in applying for alternative housing.
Stewpot CEO Jill Buckley invited landlords and property owners to attend the meeting at Stewpot headquarters from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., ensuring residents have immediate options for relocation.
“Evicting vulnerable families on a 48-hour deadline is not right. We are asking Mississippi Home Corporation to give us just a few more days so our partners can help every resident find a safe place to stay and avoid homelessness,” Horhn said. “Blossom residents deserve dignity, and compassion, not abandonment. We’re doing everything we can, with help from local groups and landlords, to make sure families can move to safe new homes.”
Residents are urged to attend Stewpot’s relocation assistance meeting.