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Council weighs faster demolition, insurance engagement after surge in burned-out houses
Summary
Council discussed rising numbers of burned and squatted structures, plans to inventory burn sites, and options to accelerate demolition through insurance or mortgage-holder engagement; city attorney said state legislation and municipal ordinances will be explored.
Council members told the March 24 meeting they are increasingly concerned about burned-out houses, squatting, and the blight those structures create across Jackson.
Councilman Foote and others said many burned structures remain standing for years, blighting neighborhoods and endangering residents. Members reported an unusually high number of fires in the first part of the year and urged the city to find ways to expedite demolition of…
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