We need small committees. I think the city council is too large to function well as a committee. I believe in open committee meetings unless the council is discussing legal issues, personnel or negotiating contracts. I believe we should include funds for street overlaying in our budget. That's just good business.
Annexation is almost certain to be an issue facing the next council and mayor.
I favor annexation. I know many people are afraid of change, but Tupelo is going to grow whether people want it to or not, and for them to wish for things to stay as they are just isn't realistic. The question is whether we want random or orderly growth. I've seen the mistakes of the past when planning is left to developers. We've had misaligned street intersections that inhibit smooth traffic flow, unwanted development in residential areas, drainage problems and substandard construction of streets and sewers.