Mayor's Veto Message To The City Of Quitman Board Of Aldermen
Mayor Steve Watkins vetoed the board's motion to dissolve the Quitman Historic Downtown-Mill District. The mayor cited concerns about the lack of public notice and comment, potential loss of Certified Local Government status and grant funding, and the impact on property tax abatements. He emphasized the importance of the Historic Preservation Commission and the need for guidance from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History before dissolving the district.