
Welcome back to Southaven Business Beat! ๐ 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, Iโm joined by Judy Jenkins-Lewis, a longtime resident who is running for Ward 1 Alderman. ๐
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.
๐น What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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The neighborhoods included in Ward 1 ๐
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Where Ward 1 residents will vote on Election Day ๐ณ
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Judyโs background & what makes Southaven home โค๏ธ
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What she believes the city is doing right โ
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Challenges facing Ward 1 & her key priorities if elected ๐ง
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Why rental property code enforcement is crucial for property values ๐ก
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How she plans to support the police department in keeping the area safe ๐
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Her thoughts on Southavenโs growth, traffic, and infrastructure ๐ฆ
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The importance of voting and civic engagement ๐ข
๐ก 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 neighborhoodโs needs at City Hall.”
๐ Chapters for Easy Navigation:
00:00 Intro & Welcome ๐
00:54 Meet Judy Lewis, Ward 1 Candidate ๐
01:33 Where is Ward 1? Neighborhoods Explained ๐
01:59 Where to Vote on April 1st ๐ณ
02:24 Judyโs Southaven Roots & Why Sheโs Running โค๏ธ
03:05 Whatโs Going Right in Southaven โ
03:26 Why West End Redevelopment is a Priority ๐
04:05 Challenges in Ward 1 & Judyโs Plan to Fix Them โ ๏ธ
05:12 The Importance of Code Enforcement for Property Values ๐ก
06:03 Safety, Growth & Traffic Issues ๐ฆ
07:00 Infrastructure & Southavenโs Expansion ๐
08:10 Judyโs Message to Voters & Why Every Vote Matters ๐ณ
10:27 Final Thoughts: Go Vote on April 1st! ๐
๐ Election Day: April 1st
๐ 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! ๐
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๐ Let us know in the comments: What issues matter most to YOU in this election?
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