MAYOR-ELECT JOHN HORHN ANNOUNCES TRANSITION LEADERSHIP TEAM

JACKSON, MS — Jackson Mayor-Elect John Horhn is grateful for the confidence, trust, and

votes received from the citizens of Jackson. He is thankful for the support of the faith-based

community, business community, and the rank-and- file electorate of Jackson. John has

selected several distinguished community leaders to guide the administration’s transition

process.

Mayor Elect Horhn today announced the leadership team that will guide his administration’s

transition into City Hall following his election victory. This announcement comes as the new

administration prepares to assume office on July 1, 2025. Horhn commented: “As we prepare to

begin a new chapter in Jackson’s history, I am committed to ensuring a transparent transition

that seeks to repair Jackson’s reputation and moves our city forward. We are bringing together

respected leaders who have expertise in public service, business and government. Our intention

is to repair Jackson’s reputation and move our city forward. We will make more announcements

concerning the transition in the coming days.

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The transition will be led by: Attorney Robert Gibbs: Senior Partner with the Gibbs Travis Law

Firm and a Former Circuit Court Judge; Attorney Kane Ditto: Principal of State Street, LLC, a

real estate development company, and former Mayor of Jackson; Bishop Ronnie Crudup, Sr.:

Senior Pastor of New Horizon Church International, longtime community advocate and leader in

neighborhood revitalization; Willie Bozeman will serve as Interim Chief of Staff. His contact

number is 601-906- 7234. Von Anderson will serve as the Interim Media Spokesman. He can be

contacted at 601-400-7811 or horhnformayor@gmail.com.