Lieutenant governor makes appointment to Metro Jackson Water Authority
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has named his appointment to the Metro Jackson Water Authority Board.The Metro Jackson Water Authority was created during the Mississippi Legislature’s 2026 Regular Session through House Bill 1677. The legislation establishes a nine-member board responsible for overseeing water and wastewater systems serving Jackson and surrounding areas, providing a permanent governance structure to ensure safe, clean, and reliable service at affordable, regulated rates.Sandy Carter, a longtime Jackson businessman, was named Tuesday as Hosemann’s representative on the board, which will oversee operations of Jackson’s water and wastewater systems.”Sandy Carter brings decades of financial expertise, deep knowledge of Jackson’s water system, and a strong commitment to this community,” Hosemann said. “His experience with municipal bond financing and civic leadership makes him exceptionally qualified to help guide the Metro Jackson Water Authority and ensure accountability, long-term stability, and, most importantly, safe and reliable water service.” Carter is a longtime Jackson resident with extensive experience in finance, municipal bonds, and community leadership.The mayors of Jackson, Byram and Ridgeland have already made their appointments. Gov. Tate Reeves and the Greater Jackson Chamber have yet to name appointments to the board.The Authority will formally begin upon the appointment of a majority of its board members and will assume management and control of the systems upon termination of the federal court-appointed interim third-party manager, or earlier if ordered by the court.
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has named his appointment to the Metro Jackson Water Authority Board.
The Metro Jackson Water Authority was created during the Mississippi Legislature’s 2026 Regular Session through House Bill 1677. The legislation establishes a nine-member board responsible for overseeing water and wastewater systems serving Jackson and surrounding areas, providing a permanent governance structure to ensure safe, clean, and reliable service at affordable, regulated rates.
Sandy Carter, a longtime Jackson businessman, was named Tuesday as Hosemann’s representative on the board, which will oversee operations of Jackson’s water and wastewater systems.
“Sandy Carter brings decades of financial expertise, deep knowledge of Jackson’s water system, and a strong commitment to this community,” Hosemann said. “His experience with municipal bond financing and civic leadership makes him exceptionally qualified to help guide the Metro Jackson Water Authority and ensure accountability, long-term stability, and, most importantly, safe and reliable water service.”
Carter is a longtime Jackson resident with extensive experience in finance, municipal bonds, and community leadership.
The mayors of Jackson, Byram and Ridgeland have already made their appointments. Gov. Tate Reeves and the Greater Jackson Chamber have yet to name appointments to the board.
The Authority will formally begin upon the appointment of a majority of its board members and will assume management and control of the systems upon termination of the federal court-appointed interim third-party manager, or earlier if ordered by the court.