Election for Jackson's Ward 2 City Council Seat Set for Oct. 1 After Indictment Spurred Resignation

Jackson, Miss., residents will soon go to the polls to replace a city councilwoman who left office following a criminal indictment earlier this month. A special election for the Ward 2 seat is set for Oct. 1.

The Jackson City Council held a special meeting at City Hall on Aug. 19 to schedule the election to fill the seat that has been vacant since former Ward 2 City Councilwoman Angelique Lee resigned abruptly and pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge on Aug. 14.

“My intent today is to reassure the people of the City of Jackson that the urgent legislative affairs of the City will continue uninterrupted,” Council President Virgi Lindsay said during a press conference on the morning of Lee’s resignation.

Residents interested in running for the Ward 2 city council seat can pick up the registration packet from the Municipal Clerk’s office at City Hall. Candidates have until 5 p.m. on Sept. 11 to return the packet, City of Jackson Municipal Clerk Angela Harris told the Council.




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