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 running for Ward 1 Alderman.
If you live in Carriage Hills, Green Brook, Brook Hollow, or the Town & Country area, this episode is for you! Judy shares her vision for Southaven, her priorities if elected, and why voting on April 1st is so important.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The neighborhoods included in Ward 1
Where Ward 1 residents will vote on Election Day
Judy’s background & what makes Southaven home
What she believes the city is doing right
Challenges facing Ward 1 & her key priorities if elected
Why rental property code enforcement is crucial for property values
How she plans to support the police department in keeping the area safe
Her thoughts on Southaven’s growth, traffic, and infrastructure
The importance of voting and civic engagement
Judy’s Message to Voters:
“Whether you vote for me or someone else, just go vote! Your voice matters, and elections shape our community. If elected, I want to be a voice for Ward 1 and fight for our neighborhood’s needs at City Hall.”
CHAPTERS
- Intro & Welcome (00:00 – 00:54)
- Meet Judy Lewis, Ward 1 Candidate (00:54 – 01:33)
- Where is Ward 1? Neighborhoods Explained (01:33 – 01:59)
- Where to Vote on April 1st (01:59 – 02:24)
- Judy’s Southaven Roots & Why She’s Running (02:24 – 03:05)
- What’s Going Right in Southaven (03:05 – 03:26)
- Why West End Redevelopment is a Priority (03:26 – 04:05)
- Challenges in Ward 1 & Judy’s Plan to Fix Them (04:05 – 05:12)
- The Importance of Code Enforcement for Property Values (05:12 – 06:03)
- Safety, Growth & Traffic Issues (06:03 – 07:00)
- Infrastructure & Southaven’s Expansion (07:00 – 08:10)
- Judy’s Message to Voters & Why Every Vote Matters (08:10 – 10:27)
- Final Thoughts: Go Vote on April 1st! (10:27 – 11:58)
Election Day: April 1st
Polling Location for Ward 1: Southaven Library on Northwest Drive
If you live in Southaven, your vote impacts the future of your home, neighborhood, and businesses. Let’s keep Southaven a great place to live, work, and play!
SPONSOR LIST
https://www.wisdomintegrators.com – Wisdom Integrators
https://thefollowapp.co/ – The Follow App
https://www.purefocus.media/ – Pure Focus Media
https://www.southavenchamber.com/ – Southaven Chamber of Commerce
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