Dear Ridgeland Residents,

 Gene McGee is seeking to be re-elected as the Mayor of the City of Ridgeland. During his tenure as the Mayor, we have worked with him on several projects and found him to be accessible, supportive and open-minded in his approach to resolving these issues that have and will affect us all.

 Gene has been a friend and ally for us and our neighbors, personally supporting and introducing major improvements in our area. He has also been very responsive to our needs and requests. Gene understands the need to maintain and improve property values of Ridgeland’s residents.

 With 24 years of experience, Gene has a broad understanding of the issues that the City of Ridgeland must deal with, and we know he stands committed to making decisions that are in the best interest of our city and its residents.

 On a personal level, we have come to know Gene. He is active in his church, devoted to his family and a man with high moral values. We respect him as a neighbor and as a friend.

 Individually, we encourage one another to be sure to vote in the primary election on May 5th and re-elect Gene McGee, Mayor of Ridgeland. He has done an outstanding job in support of our community.

With Highest Regard

Jim Champlin     
Eric Clark
Larry Miller
Brenda McKenzie
Billy Raphael
Chad Carr
Sells Newman
Roger Caperton
Mark Sorrels
Robert Redd

I would like to take this opportunity to voice the support of my family to Gene McGee for mayor of Ridgeland.  We have lived in Ridgeland for the past 16 years.  Anytime that we have had to approach Mayor McGee with any type of issue regarding the city or our property, he has been very quick to respond and handle any situations that have arisen.  On a more personal note, I would like to say that I have never met a policitician that I believed to be more honest or have more integrity than Gene McGee.  Mayor McGee is very involved with the schools in the city of Ridgeland and is a wonderful example for our students.
 
The Coleman family supports Mayor McGee and will once again help in any way we can with his re-election campaign.
 
Sincerely,
Dianne Coleman

Mayor McGee enthusiastically works to make City of Ridgeland a better place to live, work and visit.  He has identified some specific goals addressing the City’s fundamental needs, issues of quality-of-life and economic vitality.

Managing Revenue

The greatest challenge that City of Ridgeland faces in the near future is the challenge that our citizens, businesses, state and nation face: the current economic situation.  Our conservative fiscal policies have served our citizens well, and we will continue to be vigilant in managing the City’s assets.

The City’s overall success depends on a solid financial foundation that is not overly dependent on a single source of revenue.  That is why it is important to support City of Ridgeland’s growth and vitality.

Implementing the Master Plan

Adhering to our Master Plan is important in moving the City forward.  Key projects include widening of Lake Harbour Drive, extending Lake Harbour Drive to Highland Colony Parkway,development of a new city center on Highway 51 that would include a new city hall and possibly a fine arts center and other projects that would coincide with municipal development.

Redeveloping Sections of City of Ridgeland

City of Ridgeland, through annexation, inherited a number of apartment complexes that need to be evaluated and considered for redevelopment.  A study of population density conducted a few years ago concluded that construction of these apartments was not of a high quality and that density levels were too high.  These areas are being considered for redevelopment so that there is a greater percentage of single family homes, resulting in lower density.

Multi-family units are an important housing option and must be kept to the highest standards through strong code enforcement.

“When I initially asked the citizens of Ridgeland to elect me mayor, I shared my vision of how the City could, through planning, develop into an excellent environment in which families and businesses could flourish.  I’m thankful that I’ve had tremendous support from both communities.  Through the years, we’ve planned for development and we’ve detailed how the City would develop into the future.  It is because of the detailed plans and projections that City of Ridgeland has been able to utilize grants available that allowed development without burdening our taxpayers.”

“My vision for the City is as strong and clear as it was in 1989.  I believe that my effective leadership has been beneficial in creating a city that is attractive to businesses and families.  I want to continue providing positive, progressive leadership.”