A former developer for the Hayes Hotel is asking a Jackson County judge to block the city’s latest sale to another developer. Milwaukee-based J. Jeffers & Co. filed a lawsuit Thursday, Feb. 27, against the city of Jackson in Jackson Count Circuit Court on Thursday,

Despite the city’s decision to move forward with another developer, J. Jeffers & Co. says it remains committed to acquiring the historic Hayes Hotel. “It is a complete shock to learn that the city of Jackson is planning to sell the Hotel Hayes building to an unknown group that would be starting over at square one,

In April 2022, the City Council approved the sale of the Hayes property to J. Jeffers & Co. over nearly three years, the council authorized multiple extensions of the development agreement while the Milwaukee-based developer attempted plans to start construction.

City spokesperson Aaron Dimick said the redevelopment of the Hayes Hotel is a key part of downtown Jackson’s revitalization.

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