AN OPEN LETTER TO THE NEXT MAYOR OF JACKSON:
Jackson Voted for Change. Here's Your Day-One Victory Plan
Dear Incoming Mayor,
Whoever you are, congratulations on your upcoming victory this June.
I'm offering you a bold, visible win that you can implement on Day One - at virtually no cost to our city.
Here's the situation: Our streets have become a playground for chaos. Red light runners play chicken with families. Street racers treat our neighborhoods like their personal Fast & Furious set. The outgoing administration watched this problem grow, choosing inaction over innovation.
But you claim to be different. You say you represent change. And I have a plan that matches your bold vision for Jackson.
This will turn Jackson around, and people all over the country will see it!
• Dedicate two existing police vehicles to traffic enforcement.
• Paint them attention-grabbing yellow (estimated cost: under $2,000)
• Assign two officers to traffic duty. Their sole job will be to issue tickets to people who run red lights or race in the streets
• Watch the program pay for itself in 90 days
Those bright yellow cars? They'll be rolling billboards showing citizens their tax dollars at work.
Every time someone spots one, they'll remember: “The New Mayor Means Business.”
With major economic development heading our way, timing is critical. New businesses want safe, livable communities. Their employees want streets where their kids can walk to school without dodging drag racers.
While Madison and Ridgeland are reaping the benefit of better enforcement and better roads, implementing this plan will demonstrate that Jackson is on the move.
The people rejected the current administration for a reason. They're ready for bold leadership. They're ready for visible action.
They're ready for you.
Make this your first win. Show Jackson that their vote for change wasn't wasted.
The cost is minimal. The impact will be massive. The message? Crystal clear.
Welcome to the New Jackson.
Those yellow patrol cars could become the symbol of your administration's commitment to action over excuses. Imagine the headlines: "New Mayor Delivers Visible Change in First 30 Days"
John Zehr is a 35-year Jackson resident.
