Mayor’s Priorities
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.”