A member of the Jackson City Council has resigned from her post.
Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee made the unexpected announcement Wednesday morning. During a brief press conference, Council President Virgi Lindsay announced she had accepted the resignation “with a heavy heart,” but reiterated that the governing body would continue to conduct its routine duties.
“My intent today is to reassure the people of the city of Jackson that urgent legislative affairs of the city will continue uninterrupted,” Lindsay said. “I know our citizens to be resilient, resourceful, and generous. We are no strangers to challenge.”
Lee assumed her role on the city council back in December 2020. Her term was set to expire in July 2025. Though the councilwoman was not present at the press conference, she did provide a written statement regarding her resignation.
“Circumstances that I am not at liberty to discuss at the moment have led to this decision,” Lee wrote. “I will greatly miss working with each of you and I am proud of the work that we have done as a collective body for the city of Jackson and its citizens.”
Under state law, the city council is now required to meet within the next 10 days and order a special election which will be held between 30 and 45 days from the date of the meeting.
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement about Lee’s resignation:
“Today, I was informed of the resignation of Councilwoman Angelique Lee from the Jackson City Council. While I am saddened to see her step down, I fully respect her decision and support her in her future endeavors.
On behalf of the entire city, I want to express my deep gratitude for her service and dedication. We will miss her leadership on the council, but we know she will continue to be a passionate advocate for our community in other ways.
The process to fill the vacancy on the City Council will begin immediately, and I encourage all interested and qualified individuals to consider serving in this important role.
I wish Councilwoman Lee all the best and thank her once again for her service to the City of Jackson.”
