Chris Shafer
for Council At-Large
Meet Chris
I was born and raised in Lexington. I Graduated from Bryan Station High school and attended Mississippi State University. Working for the city for almost a decade, I know how city government works and I have ideas how to make it more efficient and work better for WE the citizens of Lexington. It is time for someone new. I am not a politician, just a hardworking person that has identified issues that need to be addressed. I have been involved in and helped campaigns of former council members, including; Bobby Flynn, Al Mitchell, Tom Blues, etc, and was at an early age very interested in helping my city and community.
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Key Issues at a Glance
- Basic City Services: Fixing roads, outdated snow plans, and traffic issues.
- Emergency Preparedness: Improving storm response and severe weather alerts.
- Fiscal Responsibility: Cutting wasteful spending and ensuring accountability.
- Urban Planning & Smart Growth: Balancing development with neighborhood preservation.
- Affordable Housing & Homelessness: Advocating for housing access and support systems.
- Public Safety & Staff Retention: Supporting law enforcement and city workers with fair pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our campaign aims to promote transparency, engage the community, and address key issues affecting our constituents. We believe in a government that listens and acts on the needs of the people. As your representative, I will focus on getting our basic city services back to where they need to be. Our roads are in horrible shape, our snow plan is outdated and needs fixing-throwing more equipment and money is not the 100% fix!!, addressing traffic issues. Our city continues to look dirty and run-down in different areas, and it is time for accountability. I will also prioritize public safety improvements and work to stop wasteful spending. Additionally, I believe it is essential to retain good employees with competitive pay to ensure that our city government is effective and efficient.
You can support our candidacy by volunteering for our campaign, attending events, and spreading the word about our platform. Every effort counts, and together we can make a difference in our community.
Emergency Preparedness, The response to the snow and Ice events recently was horrible, we can AND must reevaluate the snow plan and continue to reevaluate it. Our severe weather sirens go off after the storm is gone leading to dangerous or even potentially deadly consequences. I believe that resilient infrastructure is crucial, and that we must do better to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Fiscal Responsibility, and Urban Planning and Smart Growth affordable housing and homeless and homelessness issues. When it comes to Fiscal Responsibility, I advocate for promoting efficiency and accountability in government spending, and getting back to basic city services. Finally, on Urban Planning and Smart Growth, I seek to balance development with neighborhood preservation, recognizing that there has to be a balance between growth and preservation. I am also committed to supporting small businesses.
We plan to engage with constituents through social media updates, and community events. Open communication is vital for understanding the needs and concerns of the people we represent.
I believe that public service is a noble calling that requires integrity, dedication, and a commitment to the community. Leadership should be about serving the people and making decisions that benefit the greater good.
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