City to Take Over Bus System

I don't know what the Melton administration has planned for the bus system; based on recent and past experience, they probably don't have a plan..but the prospect of COJ getting back into the business of managing it's own facilities could be the beginning of a service renaissance in the city.

In my opinion the city should also "re-claim" the operation and management of the city owned sewage plant and sanitation services.

Why is it that a private company can take former city employees, operate the city owned facilities and make a profit? The answer is not the profit motive, but rather efffective long range planning and day to day management.

Why is it that the Jackson Airport, and the Convention Center (so far) can be run so effectively while the bus system and sewage plant struggle? The answer is not the profit motive, but rather efffective long range planning and day to day management.

Again in my opinion, the difference is the existence of a politically insulated, business savy and independent board of directors that oversees the operation of the airport and convention center.

The management talent is here in Jackson, we just need to mobilize it.

I think that an independent governing board for the Parks and Recreation Dept and the Street Maintenance Division could provide new, innovative and professional oversight that would benefit the entire city.

If the operational management strucures you have in place are not working..try some structures that are working!

The answer is obvious to even the most casual observer!