Host: Debbie King VIDEO DESCRIPTION Southaven Chamber of Commerce President Debbie King shared a legislative update following the Chamber’s first Community and Government Relations Legislative Meet and Greet. The event took place on December 4 at the Agri-Education Center. There was no formal agenda. The goal was simple. Create real conversation between elected officials and the Southaven business community. About …
Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: George Payne VIDEO PRESENTING SPONSORS: Wisdom Integrators – wisdomintegrators.com/ EPISODE SPONSOR:Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/ DESCRIPTION Welcome to a special edition of Southaven Business Beat! In this episode, we’re diving into the upcoming Southaven City elections by giving candidates a platform to share their vision, discuss community concerns, and outline their plans for the future. Joining …
Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: John David Wheeler VIDEO PRESENTING SPONSORS: Wisdom Integrators – wisdomintegrators.com/ EPISODE SPONSOR:Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/ DESCRIPTION Welcome back to Southaven Business Beat! In this special election edition, we continue our conversations with local candidates. Today, host Aaron Cozort sits down with John David Wheeler, the alderman for Ward 5, who is running unopposed in the …
Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Raymond Flores VIDEO PRESENTING SPONSORS: Wisdom Integrators – wisdomintegrators.com/ EPISODE SPONSOR:Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/ DESCRIPTION Welcome back to Southaven Business Beat! In this special election edition, we continue our conversations with local candidates. Today, our host, Kristen Engel, sits down with Raymond Flores, the incumbent alderman for Ward 6, to discuss his background, accomplishments, challenges, …
Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Tim Putt VIDEO PRESENTING SPONSORS: Wisdom Integrators – wisdomintegrators.com/ EPISODE SPONSOR:Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/ DESCRIPTION Welcome back to Southaven Business Beat, the go-to podcast for local business insights, community discussions, and economic trends shaping Southaven, Mississippi! In this special election edition, we’re sitting down with Tim Putt, a candidate for Alderman of Ward 1, to …
Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Judy Jenkins-Lewis VIDEO PRESENTING SPONSORS: Wisdom Integrators – wisdomintegrators.com/ EPISODE SPONSOR:Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/ DESCRIPTION Welcome back to Southaven Business Beat! I’m your host, Cristan, and in this special edition, we’re sitting down with the candidates running for city office in Southaven. In this episode, I’m joined by Judy Jenkins-Lewis, a longtime resident who is …
Mayor Musselwhite discusses his background and accomplishments during his tenure as the mayor of Southaven.
Highlights of his time in office include economic development, industrial projects, and improvements to parks and recreation.
The West End District redevelopment plan aims to revitalize the original business district of Southaven.
The city offers incentives for businesses, and the City Clerk’s office and Chamber of Commerce can provide information on these incentives.
Ongoing projects in Southaven include the expansion of the Lander Center and the construction of a new fire station.
Mayor Musselwhite may run for a fourth term in 2024.
The city is focused on improving parks, developing Silo Square, and attracting businesses to the Metro district.
The new fire station will improve the fire rating of the city, potentially lowering insurance rates for commercial buildings.
Southaven has been successful in controlling crime rates compared to neighboring cities.
The growth of Southaven is seen as a positive, and the city is committed to maintaining its status as a great place to live.
State Representative Rodney Hall discusses plans and goals for the district
Emphasizes importance of maintaining safety and supporting law enforcement
Focused on redeveloping West End District of Southaven and preserving its charm and history
Believes in setting conditions for businesses and communities to thrive, including cutting taxes to attract investments
Suggests creation of business incubator in West End to support local entrepreneurs
Encourages community engagement and provides website for citizens to reach out with concerns and ideas
Highlights background as soldier and attorney, commitment to teamwork and finding solutions for all citizens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Redistricting is an important issue in Mississippi and needs to be addressed to ensure everyone’s vote counts.
Expanding Medicaid, dropping the grocery tax, and fully funding education are the three main issues in the district.
Investing in people, not politics, is essential to adequately serve the population of Mississippi.
Michael McLendon is the current Senator for District One in Mississippi and is determined to find ways to make it easier for businesses to thrive.
He identified infrastructure and sewer issues as some of the most pressing areas he wants to tackle.
McLendon has experience in the insurance business, small business, and politics.