New Faces, Same Commitment | Jackson News

Jackson City Council has a new president — Vernon Hartley, Ward Five’s longtime councilman — unanimously chosen to lead after Brian Grizzell’s term. Hartley, now stepping into the top role after serving as vice-president, will preside over meetings and ensure council operations run smoothly. His successor as vice-president is Kevin Parkinson, Ward Seven’s first-term councilman, nominated by Ashby Foote. Stokes, who initially backed Foote, later endorsed Parkinson, praising his dedication and presence. The council took time to honor Grizzell, thanking him for guiding them through major changes and maintaining stability. 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/eeb0c705c8aa9582