City Hall Limits Spark Debate | Jackson News

City Hall’s occupancy limit for council meetings has been slashed from 90 to 60, sparking outrage as residents are forced to watch from hallways—even when space is available. Fire Marshal Elliot Holmes cites safety and outdated measurements, but Councilwoman Tina Clay suspects it’s a tactic to limit attendance on specific topics. Vice President Vernon Hartley defends the move, saying crowd control is vital for safety and evacuation. The new limit follows the International Fire Code, but critics argue the fire marshal’s broad authority lacks oversight, leaving many feeling excluded from civic participation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9bd4183cc9a5bae7