I am a people person who will vote for what is best for Tupelo, not a hand-raiser to go along with the majority. The present council operated an informal committee system in dealing with certain issues. Some members felt that left them out of the decision loop. I am for an open door policy for all matters. I do not think any city business should be hidden from the public.
Annexation is almost certain to be an issue facing the next council and mayor.
Let's take care of what we have and leave the people outside the city alone. If a community wants to be a part of the city, let them petition to become part of the city and not the city just take them over. The issue will likely come up again in the next four years. I favor Sunday alcoholic beverage sales after noon. Downtown parking shortages present a recurring problem, according to downtown merchants and professionals.