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Council pulls vote on solicitation-permit ordinance tied to Mississippi House Bill 1197
Summary
The council delayed action on an ordinance to authorize the Jackson Police Department to issue solicitation permits under House Bill 1197 after members said requested information from JPD was not provided. Administration later withdrew the item.
The Jackson City Council on Sept. 9 considered an ordinance to authorize the Jackson Police Department to issue solicitation permits consistent with the state’s newly enacted Safe Solicitation Act, House Bill 1197 (effective July 1, 2025), but council members did not pass the measure after requesting more information. The administration informed the council during debate that the item would be pulled from the agenda.
Council members raised procedural and information gaps before the vote. Councilwoman Clay noted that requested information from the police department had not been…
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