Jackson Free Press

Natalie Maynor Express support of the COPS program, with representatives of the various city departments present at the meetings.

Linda Mann Find the funds to fix Jackson's crumbling infrastructure before it gets worse.

Melody Moody Pass a "Complete Streets" policy that takes into account all users of the road. By doing this, he can immediately show his long-term vision and commitment to better infrastructure and inclusivity. This policy would also allow the city to have a sustainable "roadmap" for implementing smart planning and design strategies. In regards to infrastructure specifically, a Complete Streets policy would help the mayor to cast a vision for change while at the same time creating a sketch for immediate implementation.

Synthia DivineDiva Kern Find funding for small business owners (speaking for myself and other small business owners around here).

Dave Clark Correct the history books.

Lida Lambert Lower crime.

Scott M. Crawford I'll second Melody Moody's post! And would like to add that he focus on fostering broad-based cooperation from diverse interest groups, and the legislature ... That will be key no matter what the project.

Melissa Burks Dearman Fix the roads, especially around the schools. And do something about all the crime and houses that people just walk away and leave behind. The yards are growing up and making us people who care about our property lose property value!

Jason Stanfield Relax (or abolish) laws that mitigate the success of entertainment venues.

Lenieka Portis Address and tighten up on crime.

Wesley Thomas Address the issue of the reparations that black folks so genuinely deserve.

Robert Van Zandt Pave the roads!

Arica Palmer Fix the potholes and uneven streets.

Bethan Read Enforce city ordinances.

Terrence Simmons Fix the streets and recruit new businesses.

Bob Friend Soukup I am not a resident of Jackson. I do offer my prayers of support to Mayor-elect Lumumba in meeting the challenges that lie ahead. All issues on the table are of a priority. He will have to really work well with the Board of Aldermen in attempting to set a four-year plan to revitalize Jackson. And be flexible enough to make changes to those plans when the time arrives.

Greg Cudo Yes, pave the roads. Worst roads I've ever seen in the U.S. is right here in Jackson.

Happy O'Quinn Have water maintenance come and repair this leaking meter! We have been reporting this since October 2012, and they tell us that "it is on the list" ... Now potholes have formed in front of my house. The City came and repaired the pothole, but not the meter ... so potholes are back!

Melody Moody Thanks, Scott! We are ready to help build a broad-based diverse coalition for both design and implantation! We are here to help! Let's do this together!