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War of Words

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2 years ago

March 13, 2022

SUMMARY: Councilman Kenneth Stokes has accused Mayor Lumumba of including his friends in a contract with Richard's Disposal Inc. Stokes questions the qualifications of the subcontractors and believes that unqualified individuals are being given jobs, which undermines minority participation. The Jackson City Council has voted to hire an attorney in response to the lawsuit filed by the mayor over the emergency garbage contract. Stokes also mentioned a recent meeting with the FBI regarding bribery allegations involving Mayor Lumumba and another councilman. Stokes hopes that the courts will settle the dispute and involve all parties.

War of Words; Stokes vs. Lumumba

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-20 17:36:05

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Al Brown & Lindsey Hull Discuss the June 6th Steve Hull Memorial Golf Classic at Dancing Rabbit

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May 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-05-20 14:54:32

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