JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced the creation of the city’s Unhoused Task Force.
The task force will be co-chaired by Melvin Stamps, representing Continuum of Care, and Jill Buckley, executive director of Stewpot Community Services. Officials said the group will provide recommendations to the mayor and City Council aimed at identifying long-term housing solutions and improving outreach and safety.
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“Homelessness impacts every corner of our community, from our downtown business corridors to our neighborhoods,” said Horhn. “Through this task force, we’re bringing together people who understand the complexity of this issue from every angle, advocates, service providers, and policy experts, to help us design solutions rooted in dignity and opportunity.”
The task force will begin meeting later this month and deliver its initial recommendations to the mayor by early 2026…