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Council approves MOU sending Thalia Mara Hall operations to convention center commission and Visit Jackson amid debate over costs
Summary
Council approved an MOU to place Thalia Mara Hall under the operation and management of the Capital City Convention Center Commission and Visit Jackson with a partial city subsidy in the first year; the vote passed 5-2 after discussion about the contract terms and budget details.
The Jackson City Council voted 5-2 on Aug. 26 to authorize a memorandum of understanding giving the Capital City Convention Center Commission and Visit Jackson responsibility for operation and management of Thalia Mara Hall. The mayor said the convention center staff has reduced operating losses and could apply that expertise to the historic theater.The administration’s rationale and proposed costs: Mayor John Horn said the convention center commission reduced prior deficits at city-owned facilities and that partnering with Visit…
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