Jackson Redevelopment Authority Information

JACKSON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Jackson Redevelopment Authority was created to eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slum and blight in urban renewal areas of the City of Jackson. Working every day in the public’s interest, JRA’s goal is to eradicate conditions which endanger lives or property, impair growth of the city, diminish housing accommodations, cause economic or social liability, and/or create a menace to public health, safety, morals or welfare. At Jackson Redevelopment Authority, we are committed to promoting social equity, environmental sustainability and economic growth. Through strategic partnerships with the City of Jackson, Hinds County, the State of Mississippi, and other Public and Private Partnerships, JRA will work together to develop vibrant and engaging communities, unique to Jackson’s culture. OUR VISION JRA will be a catalyst for economic and cultural growth, helping to establish Jackson as the most prosperous, resilient and vibrant city in the South. OUR MISSION Through strategic partnerships, the Jackson Redevelopment Authority commits to promote social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. We will work every day in the public interest to develop vibrant and engaging communities that are unique to our city’s culture. We will help create safer housing, develop innovative businesses, build stronger infrastructure, and create unique public spaces through partnerships with the City of Jackson, Hinds County, the State of Mississippi and other Public and Private Partners, to help Jackson thrive. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Jackson Redevelopment Authority is governed by a seven (7) member board of commissioners, who are nominated by the Mayor of the City of Jackson and confirmed upon advice and consent of City Council. Commissioners are appointed to serve staggered five-year terms in positions that represent each City Council Ward.