Councilman Ashby Foote, the only member to vote against the resolution, said the city should let JXN Water continue its work while the city focuses on blight and crime.

Some Jackson leaders believe it is time for the city to take back control of its water system, saying the people are in place to operate the department after operations went into federal receivership three years ago.

During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, members approved a nonbinding resolution asking the federal court to return full operational and management control of the system.

The resolution introduced by Council member Kenneth Stokes came after numerous complaints about JXN Water’s treatment of customers. Stokes said citizens he has spoken with believe JXN Water “is no longer listening” to their concerns, such as

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