John David Wheeler
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Top issues during term (20)
xAI/SpaceX Land Swap and $40 Million Police-Fire Training Investment
Could save local taxpayers up to $645,000 of the estimated $800,000 equipment cost if awarded.
Street resurfacing program
$7 million budgeted for street resurfacing this year.
State Line Road widening project
Up to $240,000 in engineering costs; construction costs TBD.
Leisure and Recreation District Expansion at Top of the Sipp
Revenue has increased since beer sales began; 18 holes costs residents $26.
Illegal Drug Sales Disguised as Legal Products in Stores
A statewide ban could cut sales at local smoke shops and kratom retailers, while shifting enforcement costs to state and local agencies.
Street Resurfacing and Striping Program
Multiple projects funded in part through MPO grants; specific totals not stated.
Citizen Agenda Rules Formalization
Airways Road Resurfacing Award (Nail Road to Goodman Road)
Funded largely by federal MPO money, not just local tax dollars.
Starlanding-Sweeney roundabout
The project costs $767,709.
Getwell Road Widening Project Closed Out
Contract decreased by $7,077.21.
Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
The city's goal is owner-funded removal, not city-paid demolition.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
Rural King revitalization at former Kmart site
The city forgoes tap, water, sewer, and permit fees in exchange for a $19 million renovation of a long-vacant retail anchor.
Landscaping contract costs
Roughly $87,000/year if the amendment stood as quoted; the board wants it lower.
Four-Year Parks Enhancement Plan Renewal
Cuts long-term energy and maintenance costs.
Generator project rebid
About $250,000 in unplanned spending covered by transfers from other budget lines.
Snowden Grove Fence Replacement Delayed by Over-Budget Bids
Project cost will be re-approached via rebid to fit the budgeted parks enhancement allocation.
xAI Data Center Noise Concerns
xAI's subsidiary will spend $3.46 million on State Line Road improvements, and the mayor projects over $20 million a year in new general fund revenue from the development.
Whitworth water plant emergency repair
$45,211.25 in emergency repair costs ratified.
Indoor Tennis Expansion at Snowden Grove
Design costs now; construction could tap the general fund, with realistic cost at 8-10 courts.
Decisions during term (306)
Recorded while Wheeler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes: October 6, 2026
Engagement Letter with Lewis and Ellis Actuaries and Consultants
SPD Contract with Pitney Bowes
Resolution for IT Surplus
Authority to Seek Bids for Utilities Department
Resolution for Filing of Tax Assessments
Approval of Bid for SPD Generator Modification Project
SPD Contract with Motorola
JAG Interlocals with DeSoto County, Olive Branch, and Town of Walls
Resolution to Clean Private Property
Planning Item #1: Rural King Tax Incentive at 550 Stateline Road
Planning Item #2: Conditional Use Permit — Auto Repair at 905 Town & Country Ste. F
Planning Item #3: Conditional Use Permit — Grand Slam Haircuts at 3038 Goodman Road E.
Planning Item #4: Conditional Use Permit — Auto Repair at 8600-8668 Whitworth Street
Planning Item #5: Scrivener's Error — Mace 1-Lot Subdivision
Personnel Docket
City Attorney's Legal Update (consolidated)
Utilities Billing Leak Adjustment Docket
Claims Docket
Approval of Minutes: September 15, 2026
Voting record (134)
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