ASJN Candidate Forum

The Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods (ASJN) hosted their 4th forum to engage constituents on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with OneVoice.

The event allowed candidates to share their platforms; in addition, to being asked a plethora of questions by the moderator and audience participation. It is the organization’s purpose to collaborate with other nonprofit agencies, faith-based, 501c3 organizations to bring awareness to the issues that our county is facing.

There were two sessions divided for questions to be asked directly to the respective supervisors & sheriff candidates. Each session ranged from 30-45 minutes.

The opportunity was presented also to state and local candidates to share their goals/remarks.

The following listed below:

Supervisor Candidates for District 3:
Credell Calhoun (incumbent)
Deborah Butler-Dixon

Supervisor Candidates for District 4:
Wanda Evers
Vern Gavin (incumbent)
Allison Lauderdale
James Lott
Emon Thompson

Candidates for Hinds County Sheriff:
Marshand Crisler
Reginald Thompson

Supervisor Candidates for District 5:
Malcolm Johnson

Candidate for District 63:
Stephanie Foster

Candidates for District 66:
Gregory Divinity
Fabion Nelson
**Bill Washington, representing Roshunda Harris-Allen

Candidates for District 69:
Patty Patterson
Iva Steptoe

Hinds County Tax Collector:
Eddie Fair

We are always thankful to our sponsors; we appreciate the work of Mr. Jim Pollard of AMR for the refreshments to be enjoyed.

As always, we appreciate the attendance of all our guests.