Kevin Parkinson
About
Kevin Parkinson's campaign centered heavily on addressing fundamental municipal needs and improving the quality of life for residents in Ward 7. His core priority focuses on ensuring that basic city services and infrastructure are properly delivered and maintained.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureFocus on improving basic city services and infrastructure, as he believes the basics are not too much to ask.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 2:02:29
- Avg per meeting
- 5:34
- Segments
- 1807
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Top issues during term (8)(Business Jobs)
Grocery access and Terry Road development
No cost figure given; the project depends on the developers' private financing.
Restoration of air service to Chicago O'Hare
Grant amount not stated in the agenda; would support restored commercial air connectivity.
Airport Improvement Grant Acceptance
Federal grant funds for airport improvement; amount not stated on agenda.
Jackson as a 2028 Olympic torch relay host city
Not stated in the agenda; event hosting costs and economic benefits were not detailed.
Cable company franchise fees and pole regulation
Possibly hundreds of thousands in uncollected franchise fees; the contractor would keep 30% of whatever it recovers.
Urban farming and food security partnership
No cost to the city; leverages $2 million in outside funding.
Economic development strategy and Hinds County partnership
The Clinton project is expected to bring about $12 million a year in combined local tax revenue; comparable Jackson deals could add meaningful tax base, though incentives reduce the first decade's take.
Minority participation in city contracts
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Parkinson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Business Jobs.