In a bombshell move, Jackson, Mississippi's public works director resigned this week after just 10 days on the job. 

According to WAPT, Khalid Woods submitted his resignation on Friday. He was introduced to city council on July 18 by Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba.

Chaotic history of public services in Jackson

Yet controversy soon arose, with Jackson city council president Aaron Banks stating that Woods had not been approved for the role.

Jackson's public services have long been chaotic, with the city experiencing a protracted water crisis last year following a flood.

Politico noted that President Joe Biden signed a state of emergency declaration last August which permitted the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to "coordinate all disaster relief efforts."

That decision was welcomed by Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, who said he was "ready to support the city and state as they seek additional resources to address this crisis."

I have long supported federal efforts to improve Mississippi’s water and wastewater infrastructure. I am ready to support the city and state as they seek additional resources to address this crisis.https://t.co/5DN7ESioTv

— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) August 30, 2022

Wicker criticized for opposing Inflation Reduction Act

Wicker received pushback from Democratic challenger Shuwaski Young, who attempted to link the crisis with Wicker's opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act.

We need sound leadership to deal with the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi.

Where is @GuestCongress on this issue? Silent.

Why? Well, the water plant is our district and he voted AGAINST infrastructure.

Now, thousands do not have access to their most basic need - water.

— Shuwaski Young for Mississippi (@shuwaskiyoung) August 30, 2022

However, Wicker released a statement in November of 2021 in which he touted his support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act while slamming the Inflation Reduction Act.

"Roads, bridges, broadband, ports, rail, and clean water are the building blocks of a healthy economy. This legislation focuses on those core priorities, and I am happy to see it finally signed into law," the Republican declared.

Senator slams "reckless tax-and-spending spree"

"Mississippi will soon see major investments in our state’s hard infrastructure, including $3.3 billion for roads and highways, $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs, a minimum of $100 million for broadband infrastructure, $283 million for water infrastructure, and significant funding for Army Corps of Engineers projects and port and rail improvements," Wicker continued.

"But I will say it clearly once more – this legislation involving hard infrastructure – which I support – stands in sharp contrast to the Democrats’ forthcoming social welfare spending bill, which is a multi-trillion-dollar reckless tax-and-spending spree that our country does not need and cannot afford," the lawmaker insisted.

"But I will say it clearly once more – this legislation involving hard infrastructure – which I support – stands in sharp contrast to the Democrats’ forthcoming social welfare spending bill, which is a multi-trillion-dollar reckless tax-and-spending spree that our country does not need and cannot afford," Wicker insisted.