Ward 5 Gets Voice on Skating Rink Vote | Jackson News

A skating rink project in South Jackson hit a snag when the Planning Board lacked a Ward 5 representative, prompting a councilman to halt its permit vote. But just days later, two new Ward 5 appointees—Donnell Bell and Shante Crockett—were unanimously approved, restoring balance to the board. Bell, a retired educator and neighborhood advocate, will represent the western side of Ward 5, while Crockett, a social entrepreneurship leader, brings community resource expertise. The rink’s owner, present at the meeting, emphasized strong local support and safety plans to revitalize the area. Though the final vote is still pending, city officials are now being directed to meet with her—bringing renewed hope for ice skates on Raymond Road. 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/429f2edef340d6f0