The only time I was under oath was Monday, and I told the absolute truth,

As far as I'm concerned, this is the first time that I've raised my right hand.

Jackson is a developing city and should have top-notch facilities.

I'm not comfortable with that,

This is our last good, decent shot. Financially this is a decent deal, but if they don't perform, it's coming down, it's just that simple.

[Jackson Mayor Frank Melton fumed silently as people crowded around him. He tried to call the county food-stamp office to find out why they were directing people here. He never got through. Two women shouted complaints about the chaos in his ear.] The city can handle this fine, ... If I can get all the other agencies out of the way.