What You Need to Know: Hinds County Board of Supervisors Meeting 9/8/2026
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The Hinds County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, September 8 at 9am, for its regular meeting (moved from the usual Monday due to Labor Day). For residents unable to attend, this recap highlights several decisions and discussions with potential impact on neighborhoods across Hinds County and Jackson.
By the Numbers:
$407,073 approved for a five-year taser replacement agreement
$127,240 accepted in law enforcement vehicle funding
3 roadway cleanup projects in District 4 approved
$35,000 allocated for a District 5 ditch cleanup
1 voting precinct relocation approved in Raymond
1 very special appointment approved to library board
Cleanups and Neighborhood Projects Funded
The board approved SWAP-funded cleanup work on three District 4 corridors:
Palestine Road in Raymond
Shaw Road from Highway 80 to Clinton Boulevard in Clinton
Two miles of Forest Hill Road.
In District 5, the board allocated $25,000 in SWAP funds (with additional funds from the county’s property cleanup account) for ditch work behind Powers Avenue beginning at Woodrow Wilson. County staff estimated the full project at approximately $35,000.
The board approved additional advertising support for the Western Hills Homeowners Association in ward 4. Association president Stephanie Foster thanked supervisors and invited officials to the neighborhood’s National Night Out on Tuesday, September 29 at 6pm.
Roads, Lighting and Drainage Projects Approved
Approval received for adding one double light pole and four single poles at the intersection of Hinds Parkway and Parks Road.
A request to replace a storm drain culvert on Siwell Road between Raymond Road and McCluer Road was amended. Instead of immediately authorizing replacement, supervisors approved an assessment so staff can recommend the most appropriate repair.
A proposed paving project on Executive Place was withdrawn after supervisors noted the City of Jackson now has the street on its list of upcoming projects.
Public Safety Purchases and Grant Applications Approved
The board approved a memorandum of understanding providing $9,526 in additional HIDTA funds to the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office through the end of 2026.
Supervisors approved a four-year inmate commissary agreement and a five-year purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise for tasers totaling $407,073.85 (but paid annually at $81,414.77).
Sheriff Tyree Jones said the current taser program will become obsolete after next year and thanked the board for supporting the department and new officer safety equipment.
The county also accepted $127,240.50 in Mississippi Department of Public Safety LEO funding for sheriff’s vehicle reimbursement and authorized several grant applications, including:
A Mississippi Department of Archives and History Community Preservation Grant to help fund roof work at the Raymond Courthouse
A $1.1 million Bureau of Justice Assistance Smart Reentry grant aimed at connecting people leaving jail with services intended to reduce repeat incarceration
BJA Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Use and Crisis Response Training grants of up to $1.3 million for sheriff’s office and detention personnel
Library, Precinct and Campaign Sign Decisions
After discussion about the scope of repairs at the county-owned building that houses the Bolton Library, supervisors approved up to $3,000 for a necessary roof repair rather than the proposed “up to $25,000” allocation for further measures to protect and fortify the structure.
The board also adopted a political sign-removal ordinance in keeping with other areas and including a 15-day removal deadline. Supervisors also approved four “Posted No Hunting” signs near Northwest Industrial Parkway at a cost of $298.
Raymond’s voting precinct R1 was approved for relocation from Belmont Missionary Baptist Church to Raymond Methodist Church at 230 W. Main Street (pending the church’s approval).
Vice President Wanda Evers also received approval to appoint JAN’s own Dr. Ashlee Theodore Kelly to her library board.
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Speed Bumps Hit Speed Bumps (They Need City Approval)
Supervisor Bobby McGowan asked the county to begin the process of placing speed-control measures on Harrison Road amid ongoing complaints in the neighborhood about speeding. County officials noted that speed bumps inside Jackson generally require City of Jackson approval under the interlocal agreement before the county can proceed. “Rumble bumps” were suggested as a possible alternative.
Before You Go, You Should Know
The meeting opened with dedicated moments of silence to honor Claiborne County Deputy Terran Bailey who was killed in the line of duty, and Jackson-born jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson who recently passed away in Jackson at the age of 70, surrounded by her loved ones.
In addition, service pins were recognized for several county employees:
Ladarian Anderson, Data Processing — 10 years
Eddie Burnside, Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center — 20 years
Edward Kaiser, Maintenance — 5 years
Gregory McKenzie, Public Works — 15 years
Lee Richardson, Public Works — 15 years
Lembika Robinson, Sheriff’s Office — 10 years
Annie Kennard, Tax Collector — 5 years
Mary Strong, Tax Collector — 15 years
Shabanda Washington, Tax Collector — 10 years
Next Meeting
The next public meeting of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors is the 3rd Monday of the month, September, 21, 2026. Click here to learn more about the board, watch recorded meetings and download meeting agendas and minutes.
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