JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson City Council and Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba have come to a resolution about garbage collection during a court hearing on Thursday.
The resolution was not read aloud in court.
City Council President Virgi Lindsay said she’s happy that both the mayor and the City Council could come to a potential agreement.
The City Council was in favor of a 30-day extended contract with Waste Management. The original contract was set to expire on October 1.
On Thursday, the City Council held a special meeting to discuss the details of the resolution. They are currently in executive session.