Jackson Mayor Touts Progress Amid Budget Cuts
Jackson Mayor John Horhn used his State of the City address to tout faster business permitting, the reopening of Thalia Mara Hall, plans to redevelop the zoo and progress toward riverfront development, while claiming the city erased a $25 million deficit—a claim disputed by some council members. With the city facing a smaller budget and deteriorating infrastructure, Horhn is also pursuing public and private funding, local control of the water system and potential data-center investment to generate revenue.
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About John Horhn
John A. Horhn is an American politician who is mayor of Jackson, Mississippi. He had served in the Mississippi State Senate from the 26th district from 1993 to 2025. A Democrat, he previously served as state tourism director from 1989 to 1992.
Everything about John Horhn →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of the Mississippi Senate
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- February 8, 1955