June 2, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Mayor, Stamps At Odds Over Sludge Dumping
Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps opposed the measure, stating that he would not support an order to enter into a contract with BFI Water Services LLC, doing business as Republic Services of Jackson, unless some of the sludge, when distributed, was put on at least 40 percent black-owned farms.
Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps opposed the measure, stating that he would not support an order to enter into a contract with BFI Water Services LLC, doing business as Republic Services of Jackson, unless some of the sludge, when distributed, was put on at least 40 percent black-owned farms.
Apr 20, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Mayor addresses unpaid workers, calls for policy change
Councilman De'Keither Stamps said the mayor's policy changes will help one department but that the city must eventually address a systemic problem and review the entire organization chart for the city.
Councilman De'Keither Stamps said the mayor's policy changes will help one department but that the city must eventually address a systemic problem and review the entire organization chart for the city.
Mar 25, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Capitol Street Coalition: Police Pursuits Endangering Jacksonians' Lives
Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps attended the meeting and urged citizens in neighboring counties to stand up for safety rights, to vote in municipal elections and challenge cities economically until minorities are safe there. "We must make them understand that misdemeanor property crimes are not worth human life," Stamps said.
Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps attended the meeting and urged citizens in neighboring counties to stand up for safety rights, to vote in municipal elections and challenge cities economically until minorities are safe there. "We must make them understand that misdemeanor property crimes are not worth human life," Stamps said.
Mar 2, 2016: MBJ: Jackson rejects state of emergency declaration over water
Local news outlets report that the Jackson City Council voted down Councilman De’Keither Stamps’ resolution on Tuesday. Stamps says the resolution called for the testing of water in more homes and it requested assistance from several federal agencies.
Local news outlets report that the Jackson City Council voted down Councilman De’Keither Stamps’ resolution on Tuesday. Stamps says the resolution called for the testing of water in more homes and it requested assistance from several federal agencies.
Feb 5, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Stamps: No New Payday Loan, Check Cashing, Liquor, Pawn Stores
Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps plans to introduce an ordinance that would put a moratorium on business licenses to such companies at the Jackson City Council's regular meeting on Feb. 9.
Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps plans to introduce an ordinance that would put a moratorium on business licenses to such companies at the Jackson City Council's regular meeting on Feb. 9.
Jan 13, 2016: Your City Council: Recap of the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016
During Tuesday’s regular meeting, Councilman DeKeither Stamps introduced an ordinance renaming Flag Chapel Road, from Clinton Boulevard to Northside Drive, to President Barak Obama Drive.
During Tuesday’s regular meeting, Councilman DeKeither Stamps introduced an ordinance renaming Flag Chapel Road, from Clinton Boulevard to Northside Drive, to President Barak Obama Drive.
Jan 5, 2016: MBJ: Hinds County joins Jackson in fight for airport control
Councilman De’Keither Stamps said during the supervisor’ meeting Monday that Jackson would lose power and money if it loses the asset.
Councilman De’Keither Stamps said during the supervisor’ meeting Monday that Jackson would lose power and money if it loses the asset.
Dec 22, 2015: Jackson Free Press: JPD Uses Feds’ Technology to Fight Crime, Breaks Water Theft Case
Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps said last week that the probe is ongoing and looks at deeper systemic issues in the water department.
Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps said last week that the probe is ongoing and looks at deeper systemic issues in the water department.
Nov 24, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Bills, Bills, Bills Jackson Residents Confused by New Water Systems
"My life has been turned upside down, inside out with water bills as if we didn't have enough issues already. My phone is ringing all day long—water bills," Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps told the Jackson Free Press.
"My life has been turned upside down, inside out with water bills as if we didn't have enough issues already. My phone is ringing all day long—water bills," Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps told the Jackson Free Press.
Oct 20, 2015: jackson Free Press: Yarber Downtown 'Resort' Plan Draws Council Scrutiny
However, two members of the council asked why the resort designation could not include all of downtown Jackson. When Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps asked if Hal & Mal's would be included in the proposed area, Davis said it might be in the future.
However, two members of the council asked why the resort designation could not include all of downtown Jackson. When Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps asked if Hal & Mal's would be included in the proposed area, Davis said it might be in the future.
Aug 18, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Costco Looms Over City Economic Development Talks
Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps cautioned against spending too much energy on recruiting big-box stores, which he said can hurt small businesses in Jackson.
Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps cautioned against spending too much energy on recruiting big-box stores, which he said can hurt small businesses in Jackson.
Aug 5, 2015: Jackson Free Press: State of the City Precedes Budget Talks
While in previous years, the budget negotiations have centered on what the city spends. Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps said he plans to have a lengthy discussion about revenues as well.
While in previous years, the budget negotiations have centered on what the city spends. Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps said he plans to have a lengthy discussion about revenues as well.
July 2, 2015: Southern Poverty Law Center: Mississippi city, site of attack that sparked SPLC lawsuit, passes hate crime ordinance
“Our state has a deep-rooted history of racially motivated crimes, including the murder of Emmett Till, the assassination of Medgar Evers and the brutal murder of James Craig Anderson,” said Council President De’Keither Stamps, sponsor of the ordinance. “The passage of this ordinance will ensure an efficient process and system to accurately report hate crimes, so we can encourage victims of these malicious acts to report these occurrences and be more proactive in fighting these malicious acts.”
“Our state has a deep-rooted history of racially motivated crimes, including the murder of Emmett Till, the assassination of Medgar Evers and the brutal murder of James Craig Anderson,” said Council President De’Keither Stamps, sponsor of the ordinance. “The passage of this ordinance will ensure an efficient process and system to accurately report hate crimes, so we can encourage victims of these malicious acts to report these occurrences and be more proactive in fighting these malicious acts.”
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June 30, 2015: WAPT: Hate crime ordinance approved by Jackson City Council
The ordinance was proposed by Councilman De’Keither Stamps with the support of the Southern Poverty Law Center, city officials said. June 17, 2015: Jackson Free Press: City Council Recap: Uber, Bongs and Food Trucks
An ordinance to lower the number of vehicles needed to be considered a cab company was held to allow for more discussion. Council President De'Keither Stamps or Ward 4 said his motivation was to lower the barriers of entry so that a person with one cab could start their own company. In Stamps' mind, the move would somewhat level the playing field with services like Uber, an Internet-based sort-of ride-sharing company similar to a taxi service. |
June 13, 2015: WJTV: Jackson mayor wants Landmark Center considered for offices
Council President De'Keither Stamps tells The Clarion-Ledger (http://on.thec-l.com/1C4Cpin) he doesn't think the city offices need to go anywhere.
Council President De'Keither Stamps tells The Clarion-Ledger (http://on.thec-l.com/1C4Cpin) he doesn't think the city offices need to go anywhere.
June 4, 2015: WAPT: Jackson City Council approves new pothole machine
Councilman President De’Keither Stamps said potholes are the one thing people complain about the most.
Councilman President De’Keither Stamps said potholes are the one thing people complain about the most.
May 20, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Jackson may get back into wrecker business
City Council President De'Keither Stamps said the idea of the city going back into the wrecker service has been discussed by previous fire and police chiefs.
City Council President De'Keither Stamps said the idea of the city going back into the wrecker service has been discussed by previous fire and police chiefs.
May 14, 2015: Clarion Ledger: City Council hires retired federal agents to lead probe
Council President De'Keither Stamps said Thursday that the council hired the retired FBI agent and a retired IRS agent last week and is moving forward with the investigation. The council hired Phil Hull, former head of IRS Criminal Division office in Jackson, and Willie Hinds, who retired as an FBI agent in February. Details of the contract were unavailable late Thursday.
Council President De'Keither Stamps said Thursday that the council hired the retired FBI agent and a retired IRS agent last week and is moving forward with the investigation. The council hired Phil Hull, former head of IRS Criminal Division office in Jackson, and Willie Hinds, who retired as an FBI agent in February. Details of the contract were unavailable late Thursday.
May 6, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Jackson to present infrastructure plan to commission
Council President De'Keither Stamps and some other members said they favored presenting projects first to the 1 percent sales tax commission. "We need to get the city stabilized," Stamps said of infrastructure repairs.
Council President De'Keither Stamps and some other members said they favored presenting projects first to the 1 percent sales tax commission. "We need to get the city stabilized," Stamps said of infrastructure repairs.
Apr 22, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mayor promotes tap water; officials get bottled water
Council President De'Keither Stamps threw his bottle on the floor, saying "I only drink tap water." A couple other council members followed his lead.
Council President De'Keither Stamps threw his bottle on the floor, saying "I only drink tap water." A couple other council members followed his lead.
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Apr 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Jackson Wants Hearing on Rankin Wastewater Plan
"There are people on that side of the fence who say this is not a good idea either," City Council President De'Keither Stamps said. "Hopefully, cooler heads and lesser egos will prevail." 
Mar 26, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Yarber Pulls A HOC-Style Trick From His Sleeve, Declares State of Emergency
Council President De'Keither Stamps said he and his fellow council members are getting up to speed on the emergency-declaration processes. Mar 17, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Country Club Plan Lands in the Hazard, Arts Lofts Get New Life
"This is putting our ducks in a row ahead of time so that we're a year ahead of the curve," Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps told his colleagues at a March 2 special city council meeting. Mar 16, 2015: MBJ: Zoning code change dropped after NE Jackson protest
When Zoning Board committee member and City Council President De’Keither Stamps asked Ainsworth if she had notified “the entire city”she responded: “we did” and the room erupted in a loud: “No!” Mar 15, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Tyrone Hendrix
Mayor Tony Yarber has overhauled the city's process for remediating dilapidated and abandoned houses, but members of the city council have complained about the slow pace of actually getting the work done. |
Feb 5, 2015: Mississippi Business Journal: Rethinking Farish Street — Mayor, Jackson city council want to take over redevelopment effort
Yarber did not need to prod the council, especially council President De’Keither Stamps. “What I would like us to have are some conversations about who controls that property,” Stamps said.
Yarber did not need to prod the council, especially council President De’Keither Stamps. “What I would like us to have are some conversations about who controls that property,” Stamps said.
Dec 24, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Ashby Foote Joins Jackson Council
Council President De'Keither Stamps said Foote's addition would help restore a sense of oneness on the council, which, until Foote took the oath from Hinds County Chancery Judge Bill Singletary, had two vacancies.
Council President De'Keither Stamps said Foote's addition would help restore a sense of oneness on the council, which, until Foote took the oath from Hinds County Chancery Judge Bill Singletary, had two vacancies.
Oct 25, 2013: Jackson Free Press: De'Keither Stamps
When the Jackson Free Press first met De'Keither Stamps, he invited reporters to his home to talk about the issues facing Jackson and his candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Jackson City Council.
When the Jackson Free Press first met De'Keither Stamps, he invited reporters to his home to talk about the issues facing Jackson and his candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Jackson City Council.
Apr 24, 2013: Youtube: Eric Walker Interviews De'Keither Stamps
De'Keither Stamps is running for ward #4 City Council in Jackson, MS. Eric Walker want to know why.
De'Keither Stamps is running for ward #4 City Council in Jackson, MS. Eric Walker want to know why.
A native of Jackson, MS., Councilman De’Keither Stamps was reared in the Cedar Hills community in South Jackson and on his family’s farm in Learned, MS. A product of Jackson Public Schools, Stamps enlisted in the Marines and spent 3 years on Presidential Security for President Clinton and 3 years working for the State Department overseas (Africa, Switzerland & the United Kingdom). He decided to re-enlist into the Army in 2005 so that he could go to Iraq. He spent 3 years with the 82nd Airborne Division on back to back deployments.
Stamps is the Founder of Legacy Group Enterprises, LLC, Reviving Heroes and a founding member of Heroes Village of Mississippi. He is also a member NAACP Jackson Branch and serves as Chairman of the Armed Services Committee. As a member of VFW Post #9832, he serves as the Chairman of the committee for the VFW Teacher of the Year for the State of Mississippi.
Stamps is the Founder of Legacy Group Enterprises, LLC, Reviving Heroes and a founding member of Heroes Village of Mississippi. He is also a member NAACP Jackson Branch and serves as Chairman of the Armed Services Committee. As a member of VFW Post #9832, he serves as the Chairman of the committee for the VFW Teacher of the Year for the State of Mississippi.