MAYOR THOMPSON: Our first 100 days together

MAYOR THOMPSON: Our first 100 days together

When I was sworn in as mayor of Vicksburg a little more than three months ago, I promised to serve the people of Vicksburg with honesty and with a vision to move our city forward.

Now, having passed the 100-day mark, I want to reflect on where we started, what we’ve accomplished, and the road that’s still ahead of us as a community.

The truth is, when I took office, the City of Vicksburg was in serious financial distress. Years of deferred decisions and overspending left us with a major structural deficit that touched nearly every department. One of the most shocking examples was our garbage fund, which was operating over a million dollars in the red.

Author's summary: Mayor Thompson reflects on first 100 days in office.

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