Jefferson County Board of Supervisors

02/07/2023

It's been a long time coming, but the J-Turn is finally finished! Join us for this special event.

11/23/2022

Please share with all citizens and encourage everyone to attend

06/19/2022

What a great way to spend quality time with your children and grandchildren. Please come out and support this family friendly event as well as meet and greet your elected officials.

05/25/2022

Be a part of new HISTORY in Jefferson County, Mississippi and the Nation! Let's Kick off this Alumni Weekend with one for the Record Books. See you there!!!!

02/18/2022

12/22/2021

Just a small snapshot of the Board of Supervisors first two years in office! Merry Christmas to ALL!

2020-21 Successes
 Returned their raises back to the county’s budget for a total of over $50,000 savings for the duration of the board term
 Refused county issued cell phones to save an additional $20,000 for the duration of the board term
 Renegotiated and updated over 30 existing contracts for cost savings to the county of over $100,000 during the duration of the board term
 Reduced the tax anticipation note borrowing to 1 million dollars, which is a reduction of over $500,000 in the past 6 years
 Successful in not increasing taxes for county operations for 2020 & 2021 (Increased only for mandated shortfall from the Jefferson County School District)
 Acquired and signed contracts for over 2.5 million dollars in NRCS Emergency Watershed Projects to address erosion of 22 roads throughout the county. The most funds received from this agency by one board in the history of Jefferson County
 Acquired $10,000 in grants to ensure safe voting precincts for elections during COVID.
 Acquired a $25,000 grant to upgrade courtroom during COVID
 Partnered with local non-profits, food distributors, and farmers to provide over 450,000 pounds of meat, fruit and vegetables to the citizens of Jefferson County during the pandemic.
 Distributed over 100,000 masks to citizens during the pandemic
 Conducted door to door rallies to improve the census reporting for Jefferson County
 Creating an open-door policy and transparency in the county government
 Conducted interview with national newspaper that has been published in Belgium, French, Pakistani, Thai on the Jefferson County
 Acquired $100,000 grant through Mississippi Development Authority to assist with repair of erosion of Guerdon Road
 Removal of the Confederate Statue
 Purchased/Lease over $500,000 of equipment for Road Department
 Purchased New Garbage Truck
 Purchased new patrol vehicle for Sheriff Department
 Acquisition of a $100,000 grant for a New E-911 system to replace the 25-year-old system with no mapping capabilities
 Purchased new road signs for every road in the county and presently installing
 Hosted the Central Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons to review crumbling infrastructure throughout the county (First county visit and ride through from a Transportation Commissioner)
 Construction on the Highway 61 J-Turn in conjunction with Federal Highway and MDOT
 Submitted a grant application for 1.2 million dollars to MEMA for a Saferoom
 Completed a 2.1-million-dollar debris cleanup throughout the county after February Ice Storm
 Resealed Perth, Corban, Harriston, Violet, Rodney, Firetower, Mable
Aldridge, Bates, Churchhill, and Cannonsburg Roads

 LSBP-32(10) Unity Church Road (Tanksley Road)
 Reinstated the GAP Status for Jefferson County under Mississippi Development Authority to increase economic development opportunities and job creation
 Hosted Public Service Commissioner Bradley Bailey to discuss the lack of High-Speed Internet for the Citizens of Jefferson County
 Hosted Central Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons on evaluating the crumbling infrastructure and seek additional funding
 Received over $45,000 in Solid Waste Enforcement Funds
 Approved a new comprehensive personnel handbook for county employees
 Approved premium pay for county employees
 Implemented Direct Deposit for employees

COMING 2022
 Stripe Main Street with state aid funds
 Fishing Rodeo and Jefferson County Family Day
 Creation of Jefferson Unity Park
 The Alcorn State University/Jefferson County Economic Development & Heritage Center
 Development of the Jefferson County Comprehensive and Strategic Plan (County has never had a Strategic Plan)
 Repair Courthouse roof and damage to courtroom
 New Camera/Security Systems for All county buildings
 SAP-32(11)M Linwood Road
 LSBP-32(11) January Road
 $450,000 additional road repair throughout the county
 Meet with all federal delegation in Washington DC on projects for Jefferson County
 Seek additional resources through USDOT and other federal agencies
 Seek funding the MDOT LPA for Safe Routes to School Project

The Board of Supervisors welcome the opportunity to discuss improvements and opportunities to help the county move forward. It can only be done when we work in unity and everyone understand the process.
Board Meetings
1st & 3rd Mondays @10:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse

12/22/2021

Jefferson County Board Of Supervisors End The Year With An Outstanding Meeting
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors had a full day board meeting with the Central Commissioner for P***c Service Brent Bailey and the Central Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons. The room was full of citizens who wanted to gain knowledge on the future of rural broadband and transportation. On the morning side, after the standard meeting agenda, Public Service Commissioner Bailey provided a wealth of information to the broadband dilemma in many rural Mississippi areas. He discussed their role and the hopes of the companies that was awarded the bids to partner with our local rural utility to provide those services. Mayor Londell Eanochs, also an IT guru, detailed many of the problems he has seen in our community. He also discussed the probability of putting antennas on the city water tower to improve internet services. The question was also asked to Southwest Electric about them leaving the county for Brookhaven. Mr. Scott Campbell of SWMEPA indicated this would only be a response time yard for trucks and dispatchers, but they are discussing some building expansions at the Lorman site.
After lunch the meeting was called back to order Central Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons discussed the projects slated for Jefferson County under MDOT. However, he did indicate that none of the infrastructure funds were slated for MDOT and there has not been an increase in their budgets since 1987. Mr. Windell Carter asked about the J-Turn and he wanted a copy of the finished product and the Commissioner indicated it would be a finished product of the temporary one but would oblige his request. Commissioner Simmons said that there will be overlaying of Highways 553 and 28, as well as the completion of the Highway 61 J-Turn. All of those projects will be an investment of 4.6 million dollars by MDOT into the roadways of Jefferson County.
The Board recognized Dr. Felicia Naves, President of Alcorn State University. Dr. Naves expressed the appreciation for the invite and praised the board for their future partnership with the new cultural and heritage center. She also recognized Dr. Wooten and Dr. Busby from the University.
The day concluded with the acceptance of new garbage truck from Truckworxs and Ingram Equipment. The new truck will increase the county’s capacity for reliable and timely pickup. The Board chose to combine the services to a Monday-Thursday routes to allow time for preventative maintenance on the trucks.
The Board was very thankful that citizens came out to support this information session and give them a clear picture of the barriers rural communities with limited resources such as our face with fulfilling the many needs.

12/13/2021

The Board of Supervisors is asking other leadership and citizens to please come and support these discussions as we strive to create positive change in our county. The future of our county's growth depends on us being involved.

12/02/2021

The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors would like to thank all parties that played a part in this historical decision. It is our ultimate desire to bring UNITY to our county and continue to create great history for all of our citizens.

10/08/2021

Citizens, please get your seniors registered for this great opportunity! Thanks Mrs. Annie Conner and Public Transit for the great partnership🙌

09/22/2021

Anthony Bruce Walton, Kelvin King, Marcus Alsworth, Brenda Buck
Brenda T. Buck

09/22/2021

Looking for Work?? Do You Meeting the Following Qualifications?
CONTACT YOUR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Must Be Unemployed
Males have to be registered with Selective Service
Be affected by COVID
Laid off due to COVID
Miss work due to caring for a family member affected by COVID
Cannot report to work due to COVID social distancing requirements
Long-term unemployed
Self-Employed not unemployed or underemployed due to COVID

Job duties will be related to COVID disaster such as cleaning, disinfecting, trash pickup
Pay is $12.00
Participants cannot work over 40 hours a week.
Maximum hours is 320
Participants have to complete an online safety course – The online access code will be emailed after the intern has been approved.