Mayor Thompson's First 100 Days
When I was sworn in as mayor of Vicksburg, I promised to serve with honesty and 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 City of Vicksburg was in serious financial distress due to years of deferred decisions and overspending, resulting in a major structural deficit.
- The garbage fund was operating over a million dollars in the red.
Author's summary: Mayor Thompson reflects on his first 100 days in office.