JXN Water rate increase faces opposition from city leaders
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with JXN Water and the City of Jackson returned to federal court on November 13, 2025, for a hearing on a 12% water rate increase. Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin proposed a 12% rate increase, which would raise the average residential bill from $9 to about $11 a month. He […]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, JXN Water will present a proposed rate adjustment to the Jackson City Council. Officials with JXN Water have not said how much the rate increase will be. Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin said they're not asking for more but enough. He believes this will…
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate put a hold on JXN Water's plans to increase water rates on December 1, 2025. This comes after a Wednesday hearing on the issue. Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin proposed a 12% rate increase, which would raise the average residential bill…
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council voted against a water rate increased that was proposed by JXN Water. All six councilmembers, who were present at the meeting, voted against the increase, but the final decision may not be up to them. Councilman Ashby Foote, Ward 1,…