If any member is left out of the information gathering or decision loop, I believe they cannot make an informed decision. As such I believe each council member should be personally involved in all phases of the decision process. I believe minimum budgets for street paving would lead to overspending. I do believe in an aggressive street paving maintenance program. However, I believe the priority need, projected on a yearly basis, will allow competitive bidding, giving a savings to the citizens of Tupelo.
Annexation is almost certain to be an issue facing the next council and mayor.
Annexation is a serious matter. Instead, I would evaluate the potential property, consider the residents of that area's wishes and then the actual need of the city to annex that area. The issue will likely come up again in the next four years. Sunday or otherwise, beer sales will not affect me personally. I have not seen any reason to change existing alcohol laws for city residents.