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Coj Interim Officials
SUMMARY: Last week, two leaders in the Jackson Department resigned, and it has been announced that City Engineer Robert Lee will serve as the interim Public Works Director until new full-time directors are found. The city is conducting a nationwide search for candidates for the positions. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Director, Eisenhower, has also resigned, and Steve Hutton is serving as the interim director. Hutton, previously the Executive Director of the State Fair Commission, had a prior criminal conviction for promoting prostitution. Mayor Lumumba defended Hutton's hiring, stating that the city has previously banned asking about criminal convictions on job applications.
Mayor names COJ interim directors
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