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Preston E. Taylor

Ward 5 Alderman2025-07-01–2029-07-01 (month-level start: July 2025 current term, re-elected unopposed June 3, 2025 and sworn in June 20, 2025 per The Oxford Eagle; month-level end: July 2029, four-year term per oxfordms.net/board-of-aldermen)

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Jul 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
0:26
Avg per meeting
0:26
Segments
10

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Top issues during term (15)(Public Safety)

critical↑Jan 2026[40]

Winter Storm Fern recovery continues

Up to $10 million drawn from the emergency loan, with FEMA and possible state loans expected to offset costs.

high→Aug 2026[22]

Local State of Emergency Extended

Not stated.

high↑Feb 2026[13]

Debris Removal and Disposal Services — Addendum 2

Not-to-exceed commitments now total $16.8 million across the two contracts.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Tree damage on Jackson Avenue

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Fire department medical director and ordinance update

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Fire Code Amendment (Chapter 38)

Minimal direct cost; developers must site connections near hydrants.

medium↓Aug 2026[7]

ZeroEyes gun-detection agreement postponed

No cost to the city — covered by a state grant.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Police-School District MOU and Security Contract

Not stated in the materials provided.

low↓Jun 2026[2]

Animal Resource Center generator

About $43,000 added to the ARC budget this year.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

GPS monitoring instead of jail for Municipal Court

Designed to save money versus jail costs; specific contract figures weren't stated.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Highway safety grants for police

About $965,585 in grants plus a possible $250,000 federal grant with no match.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Nitrous oxide ordinance

high↓May 2026[1]

SBA disaster loan program for residents

Loans up to $100,000 for renters; rates as low as 2.85% for homeowners with no payments or interest the first year.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Parade and assembly ordinance changes

low↓Apr 2026[1]

Retirements of long-serving city employees

Replacing Rogers requires two new hires; Sneed, Chase and Keith were promoted into related utility roles.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Taylor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.