Which airport board is being reconfigured? Jackson, Mississippi’s Airport Board
What’s the current board like? The airport is on city owned land and the baord reflects the city control of the airport.
What’s the hubub? Surrounding counties want a say. As a result, the following seats were added to the airport board:
- 2 adjacent counties each get 1 seat
- Mississippi Development Baord gets 1 seat
- Mississippi National Guard gets 1 seat
- The Governor gets 3 seats to appoint
How does the City of Jackson describe the bill? a hostile eminent domain take over
Jackson Free Press | UPDATED: Airport Bill Passes Senate, Called ‘Hostile Eminent-Domain Takeover’