By Kayla Thompson
Apr 27, 2021 12:30 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two Jackson City Council seats will be decided in Tuesday’s municipal primary runoff elections.
In Ward 4, voters will decide between Jacqueline Amos and Brian Grizzell. In Ward 5, incumbent Councilman Charles Tillman faces a challenge from Vernon Hartley.
Voters have been steadily coming to the polls in Ward 4, but at one polling place in Ward 5, poll workers said they’ve only seen about three voters in the first three hours of being open.
People in both wards said they’re voting for the person who they feel will help the city progress.
Two seats on the Jackson City Council in wards 4 and 5 will be decided.
Three-term incumbent Councilman Charles Tillman is running to remain on the council in Ward 5. He faces opposition from longtime Jackson resident and political newcomer Vernon Hartley.
The Ward 4 runoff will feature Brian Grizzell, an educator, businessman and ward representative, facing Jacqueline Amos, a member of the county and state Democratic parties.
Both races could be close judging from results of the primary held April 6. All other races, including the mayoral race, will be decided in the general election on June 8.
Polls will be open for ward 4 and 5 voters from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Precinct information can be found on the city of Jackson website.