MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Thursday, Meridian Mayor Jimmie Smith officially announced his plans to seek re-election. Joined by several City employees, Mayor Smith highlighted the accomplishments of his administration and shared his vision for the future of the city.
Some of the key achievements listed in his speech and on campaign pamphlets include:
-Paving over 50 miles of streets, including North Hills Street, 14th Street (Medical District), Eighth Street, 22nd Avenue, and 45th Avenue.
-Securing a $10 billion investment from a Dallas-based data center developer for a new campus in Meridian.
-Awarding $26M+ in federal funds for infrastructure improvements.
-Reconstructing and reopening two heavily traveled bridges.
-Reconstructing and remodeling the Frank Cochran Center.
-Budgeting $620K+ for removal of condemned structures and cleanup of abandoned city properties.
-Refurbishing all Parks and Recreation facilities, plus a new roof on the Senior Citizens Center.
-Phase 1 of a Real-Time Crime Center at the Meridian Police Department.
-Completing repairs on City Hall (roof and exterior).
Mayor Smith said his re-election campaign focuses on continuing these efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents.
Watch his full speech here:
Image: Meridian Mayor Jimmie Smith (D)
