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Council discusses street lights, hydrants and road funding; Elton Road MOU cleared to move forward
Summary
Council debated a citywide street‑lighting resolution, reviewed fire hydrant maintenance and received an update that an MDOT MOU for Elton Road has been signed and work is expected to start in summer 2026.
Jackson City Council discussed multiple infrastructure and public‑safety items, including a resolution urging the administration and Public Works to install, repair and restore street lights citywide, a briefing on hydrant maintenance and a status update on the Elton Road project and the city’s 1% roads sales‑tax questions.
On street lights, council members noted confusion about ownership of specific lights (city vs. Mississippi Department of Transportation) and problems caused by copper theft and…
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