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Jackson Mayor-elect John Horhn names additional transition team members

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor-elect John Horhn announced new members to his mayoral transition team.

According to Horhn, Carol Palmer and Dr. Beverly Hogan were named as additional co-chairs of the transition team. He also announced the selection of eight At-Large Transition Team Members:

  • Zakiya Summers – Mississippi State Representative, District 68
  • Sollie Norwood – Mississippi State Senator, District 28
  • Johnnie Patton – Former National Democratic Committeewoman
  • Surinder Singh – Entrepreneur
  • Patricia Reese – Entrepreneur
  • Gabriel Prado – Entrepreneur
  • Warren Herring – Healthcare Entrepreneur
  • Brenda Scott – Labor Advocate

Horhn said the expanded team will focus on several areas during the transition period, including personnel reviews, key appointments, budget analysis, infrastructure and public safety evaluations and community input sessions.

They also plan to address water and sewer infrastructure modernization, street repairs, public safety, job creation and county, state and federal partnership development.

“This transition is about more than changing administrations – it’s about transforming how city
government works for every resident of Jackson. Our expanded team reflects the collaborative
approach we will bring to city leadership,” said Horhn.

The transition will begin with Horhn’s inauguration on July 1, 2025.

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