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BoA Update—January 2, 2024

Here's a recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from January 2, 2024. 

Chapman Brothers—3 words for your 18-year-old self

I'm joined by my brother, Phillip Chapman, on a new journey for 2024. We're out to make 12 monthly episodes to talk about life and to have an excuse to record ourselves on Zoom.
In this first episode, we asked what three words would use if we could travel back in time and talk to our 18-year-old selves. 
As always, thanks to Ty Garvey, Drew Mellon and the rest of Don Quixote's Horse for allowing their music to set the local tone for these podcasts. 

BoA Update—December 5, 2023

Here's a recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from November 7, 2023.
 
Listen to "A Work Session Suggestion" for more on my proposal for the BoA to meet once a month for work sessions instead of twice a month. 

A Work Session Suggestion

At the December 4 work session, I brought up the possibility of only having one work session a month instead of having two like we have for the past couple of years. Here are a few thoughts on why I believe one work session a month is worthwhile (and why holding a second when needed is still an option).

Rep. Clay Mansell, District 56—November 30, 2023

I had the chance to meet up with recently elected Representative Clay Mansell who will represent those in District 56. This position has been held by longtime Representative and Speaker of the Mississippi House Philip Gunn. We discussed some of his goals and motivations for running. 
 
As always, thanks to Ty Garvey and Don Quixote's Horse for allowing their music to set the local tone for these podcasts. 

Minding Our Own Habits

How often do we give into the habit of (adjacently) throwing in our two-cents when someone else is going through an issue? We're quick to give advice but extremely slow to heed our own words. Too often, those on the outside-looking-in like to show off how much they know and how much their advice is worth. But how often do we find ourselves being "those people?" What would happen if we intentionally changed our habits instead of passively criticizing so many? 

Thankful for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving may be a staple for many, but we all know it gets treated like the middle child when it comes to the end-of-the-year-holidays. How intentional will you be with your Thanksgiving this year? We're not promised tomorrow, so be thankful for today. 

BoA Update—November 7, 2023

Here's an over-due recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from November 7, 2023.

BoA Update—September 19, 2023

Here's an important recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from September 19, 2023.

Ward Lines & Communication

It's important for elected officials and citizens to recognize the relationship that exists between them. In order to enact change and properly govern an entity, there has to be a healthy form of communication. That starts with constituents contacting their elected official, and the elected official listening.