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With big plans and enthusiastic leadership, Jefferson City’s new mayor is setting the tone for a positive future. Proud, Refreshing, Excited
These are words I’ve heard from many people congratulating me as the new mayor, and that’s exactly how I feel about serving as mayor of our Capital City.
Proud of the support I’ve received. Thankful for the voters and my amazing team of supporters who believe and who have placed their trust in me to make Jefferson City even better.
Refreshing “You’re going to be a visible mayor!” Those are
Office.” Next issue, I will take you on a tour of the inner workings. Ever wonder what a mayor really does in a day?
I cannot wait to help create stories and headlines that will be the future of Jefferson City. I want to see a city of partnerships, which we’ve already started to build, and I hope to expand that even further by using my positive leadership. I challenge each of you to dream about Jefferson City’s future and what the headlines should be. Let’s get started!
the words I heard as I welcomed thousands to the Color Vibe Run, and it summarizes the kind of mayor I want to be: visible to you, our citizens, so you know what is happening at City Hall. I want to be visible and welcoming to our tourists and a visible connection to the state, county and many other partners, including Lincoln University, who have already all reached out to me.
Excited for our future and my role in creating it together! We have amazing potential and opportunities. Imagine the future headlines and stories you’ll read in City Magazine! What will the future hold? We have many areas with great potential. The former Missouri State Penitentiary continues to be a draw for our community with visitors statewide and nationwide. Could Capitol Avenue be brought back to its original glory? This prospect of developing the Capitol Mile (featured in the March/ April issue), which is the area that extends from our majestic Missouri State Capitol to the Missouri State Penitentiary, is an exciting one. Managed properly, this area could help bolster tourism while strengthening small and large businesses. Let’s see how our Capital City can shine on this one. We all have a part in making good ideas come to fruition, and I welcome your input from the Mayor’s Office, the “People’s
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