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City of Jackson’s Statement on Federal Court Review of HB 1677
Earlier this week, Mayor John Horhn and the City filed a motion asking the federal district court to enjoin implementation of HB 1677, the state law that would create a Metro Water Authority with only three board members appointed by the City. The motion argued that the State was preempted from passing legislation that seeks to take authority away from the federal court, which HB 1677 clearly attempts to do. The City’s legal position is that only the federal court can determine what happens next with the City’s water system. Today, Judge Henry Wingate issued a preliminary injunction that bars the authority from taking any action other than appointing its members. Judge Wingate also requested time to review HB 1677 and determine whether the law encroaches on the authority of the federal court.
“Just as the city is concerned about the state encroaching on Jackson’s authority to manage its affairs, the court likewise has questions as to whether the state encroaches on federal authority regarding the future of Jackson water and waste water,” said Mayor John Horhn.
Judge Wingate has given all parties ten days to submit briefs that address their positions on this matter. No action can be taken by the authority except for the seating of board members until the judge issues his final ruling.
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