PUBLIC SERVANT

23 Years As A Public Servant

"During my 23 years as serving on the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors,

the Board has made significant improvements throughout the county, a few

of which are listed below. Additionally, during this time we have maintained

one of the highest Bond Ratings in the State of Mississippi, and made sure

that we maintained a very healthy contingency fund for emergencies and

needed projects. The Board of Supervisors, along with the State and Cities,

have worked with companies such as Williams Sonoma, McKessson and

Helen of Troy to bring good paying jobs to DeSoto County."

Infrastructure Improvements

College Road to Goodman Road.

additional 5 lane east-west corridor.

Hacks Cross Road was widen to 5 lanes from the Tennessee state line to Highway 78. Worked with BNSF to improve to the railroad crossings. This was done in conjunction with the relocation of William Sonoma to DeSoto County.
State Line Road between Germantown Road and Crumpler was widened from a narrow 2 lane road to 3 lanes for improved safety.
Worked with the Mississippi Department of Transportation for improved safety with additional traffic lights, 4-way stops and improved signage at major intersections.
Maintenance of and improvements to county roads has always been a high priority.

Improved Services for Citizens

Instrumental in bringing a satellite tax collector’s office to the City of Olive Branch.
Worked with the State of Mississippi to bring a second Driver’s License Testing Station to DeSoto County located in the City of Olive Branch.
Provided facilities that enabled the Health Department to increase services from 3 days a week to 5 days a week.
The B. J. Chain Library in Olive Branch has been expanded twice during my term as Supervisor.
Provided a building for use as an emergency Food Pantry and Thrift Store that is operated by the local churches.

Helping Seniors Stay in their Home

Instrumental in providing bus services for the elderly and handicapped for doctor visits as well as trips for groceries and other services.
The Homemaker program provides help to the elderly in their homes.
Meals on Wheels delivers meals to the homes of the elderly.

Commitments to the Youth of the Community

Assisted in funding improvements to the Olive Branch football field that will benefit not only the OBHS football team, but also the OBHS soccer teams and PeeWee Football.
Worked with communities and cities to improve parks across the county.