Jackson Mayor Addresses Police Chief Contract Concerns

Jackson mayor addresses police chief contract concerns

Horhn acknowledges budget shortfall, working on a philanthropic way to fulfill contract.

Jackson mayor releases statement after new JPD chief’s contract was pulled

Jackson mayor releases statement after new JPD chief’s contract was pulled JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson Mayor John Horhn has released a statement regarding the situation around the contract for the new Jackson Police Chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. On Tuesday, April 7, an initial contract was pulled for a proposed pay package after it raised some eyebrows and concerns amongst city council members. [READ: Proposed contract for new JPD chief pulle…

Horhn defends police chief contract, cites private funding option

Jackson — Mayor John Horhn defended the contract for Police Chief Dr. RaShall Brackney in a statement this week, calling her "among the best in the business" and acknowledging city council concerns amid a budget shortfall."Jackson needs the best in the business to lead crime-fighting here, and I believe that…

Horhn defends police chief contract, cites potential private funding option

JACKSON — Jackson Mayor John Horhn is defending the contract for Police Chief Dr. RaShall Brackney, calling her “among the best in the business” while acknowledging concerns from the City Council amid a budget shortfall. In a statement released this week, Horhn said the city must be willing to offer competitive incentives to attract top law enforcement leadership. “Jackson needs the best in the business to lead crime-fighting here, and I believe…