Jackson, MS—The City of Jackson has announced the formation of a new Housing Task Force, dedicated to ensuring every resident has access to safe, reliable, and sanitary housing. This initiative comes in response to ongoing concerns about some landlords failing to maintain basic utilities and standards in apartment complexes across the city.
“We’re committed to making sure residents in Jackson have access to water and a safe home, and we’re taking action to support them and encourage all landlords to do right by their tenants,” said Mayor John Horhn. “This task force is about making sure every Jacksonian, no matter where they live, can count on having a place that’s healthy and secure. We’re here to listen and take action.”
“Our job is to be the voice for tenants who feel powerless,” said task force member Johnnie Patton. “We’ll work hard to make sure their concerns are heard and addressed.”…