Melton Meltdown: They Said It…
Eric Strinfellow: Some people believed Melton would adapt and do an outstanding job; others thought the nonconformist would implode. With the mayor engulfed in multiple criminal investigations, it looks like the debate is close to being settled - and might pose another huge issue for Jackson.
Sid Salter: Let’s see, Mayor Melton needs advice on how to conduct himself as mayor from Dale Danks, Charles Evers, Jim Hood and still he doesn’t understand concepts like due process of law, separation of powers, qualified law enforcement officer and other minor details.
Gary Pettus: Go ahead, Seuss me.
David Hampton: Since Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is acting like an unruly teenager, he should be treated as such. The City Council needs to take away his ride.
C-L Editorial Board: The Jackson City Council appears to remain politically divided on what to do about the serious allegations against Mayor Frank Melton, but there could be some resolution by the end of the week.
Letter to the C-L: Much like the ACLU’s coddling of criminals for fear of violating their rights, The Clarion-Ledger is coddling criminals by its anti-Melton movement. You can’t have your cake and eat it, too. Either citizens are willing to put up with crime, or willing to let Mayor Melton do the job they elected him to do.