Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Jackson Mayor Extends State of Emergency

Frank Melton, mayor of Mississippi's capital of Jackson, has extended a state of emergency in the city for a second time. The original order, signed on June 22, was for a five day period. Now the mayor is saying it will last until residents feel safe.
When asked when that will be, Lewis answered, "until he (the mayor) is comfortable that the community is comfortable. He will make that decision."

It's notable that the city government is using residents emotions as a guide, since the city is apparently refusing to release actual data on the effectiveness of the state-of-emergency order until after it is ended, whenever that is.

It is also notable that the situation is not so critical as to require the mayor's presence. He is reportedly on vacation and could not be reached for comment.

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