Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 9/24
Mayor Johnson Endorses Reassurance Contact Program for Elderly and Physically Challenged Individuals. This week Mayor Johnson endorsed a very important program of CONTACT® the Crisis Line of Jackson called "Reassurance Contact". Reassurance Contact seeks to meet the special needs of people who are elderly or physically challenged and living alone by placing a regular phone call at a pre-arranged time to those individuals. The calls can serve to check on the client's well being; to affirm that someone does care by sharing a few minutes in friendly conversation; and to provide emergency follow-up. This program is free. "This is a wonderful program," said Mayor Johnson. "Many of our elderly and physically challenged live alone. Many of them are fiercely independent, and they want to maintain their independence. They'd like to continue to live in their homes, but their relatives and friends worry about them - worry that they may fall, or become ill, and the may not be able to call for help. This program can truly be a lifesaver!" If you or someone you know would like to become a client, have questions or would like more information, please call the Contact office at 713-4099. There are also opportunities to be trained as a volunteer. JPD Completes Chaplain's Orientation The Jackson Police Department completed a Chaplain's Orientation course Tuesday, September 21, 2004. Fifteen volunteer chaplains finished the two-day course. The course was developed to help the chaplains become more familiar with the Jackson Police Department. It also addressed the duties of a police chaplain and gave the chaplains an opportunity to make recommendations on their police chaplain duties to help make them more meaningful and productive volunteers. The chaplains will soon be seen during Patrol Division Roll Calls and riding with the officers. They are a resource that may be called on during disasters, as well. Mayor Johnson to Proclaim September 27-October 1, 2004 "Dollar Wise" Week
Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 8/27
2004 State of the City Address - August 31, 2004 - 5:30 p.m. Mayor Johnson invites you to the 2004 State of the City Address this Tuesday, August 31, 2004. The Address will be held at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center located at 528 Bloom Street at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Johnson's address will touch on some of the progress that has been made in the past year and a few of the upcoming goals for the City of Jackson. We hope to see you there. Renovation of the Electric Building Begins, Will Include Luxury Apartments, Retail Shops & Office Space
Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 8/6/04
Mayor Johnson was handed a check for over one million dollars Thursday for demolition of the White Rock Apartments. "We appreciate HUD's commitment to the city of Jackson," said Johnson. "This grant allows us to demolish apartments that have blighted the city for some time now. We have high hopes that this process will allow for new development in this area."
Blogs
- Blues Marathon Traffic Advisories for Jan. 9
- JFP Wins 'Best in Division' in 66th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards
- JPS: Schools' Water 'Below Regulatory Limit for Lead,' Except for a Water Fountain
- Big Day: Flag Rally, Mississippi Primaries and Campaign Parties
- UPDATE: Boil Water Alert Lifted for Small Area of North Jackson
- Jackson State University Revises Spring 2016 Academic Calendar, Moves Commencement Dates Forward
- Chef Jesse Houston Is a James Beard Award Semifinalist
- Renamed Hal's St. Paddy's Parade to Honor Hal White, Benefit Batson Children's Hospital
- Jackson Pothole Report: Oct 20, 2015
- City to Estimate Water Bills During Verification Period