Mayoral Forum - Opponent Absent

I just returned from a mayoral forum hosted by the First Baptist Church on Village Drive here in Lexington. Let me first say, thank you to the church, congregation and community for the opportunity and secondly I thought it was a well organized event.

There were representatives from the NAACP, H.O.P.E, Focus on Leadership and the Lexington School Board among others.

However, no other mayoral candidate showed up besides myself. I had been invited to attend this event several months ago and had been told that one of my opponents, John Walser, would be attending.

Mr. Walser choose not to attend, citing that, "it was not in his best interest." To my knowledge there were no scheduling conflicts, especially since it has been planned for nearly 2 months.

When will the citizens actually get to hear from my opponent?

How can you lead if no one knows your plan, John?

"TO GOVERN - YOU MUST FIRST SHOW UP." -- Newell Clark

Town Hall

I wanted to thank all the citizens that attended our recent town hall. Also, thank you to my volunteers for organizing and making this possible.

I will be speaking this Saturday at a Mayoral forum at the First Baptist Church on Village Drive in Lexington, 4:00pm.

Thank you all for attending Tuesday night and I look forward to working for you all soon.

Congratulations Small Wall

On my way back from a meeting at High Rock Outfitters yesterday, I stopped by the newly opened art gallery, Small Wall.

As soon as I walked in I was welcomed by a great youthful energy from the Jimmy, Jason, Daniel and the gang. The smiles and display of colorful artwork were great to see from a family that actually owns several businesses Uptown - heard of Shotos anyone.

Congratulations to all of you and here is to wishing you continued success in Lexington and the Uptown District.

>> Dispatch Article Small Wall

Ground Breaking for Religious Service Center

Yesterday I attended the ground breaking for the new Religious Service Center at the Lexington prison. I have been serving on a steering committee made up of several citizens throughout Davidson County to help raise funds for this facility. We are about to reach our goal; however, we have raised enough funds to get the project started and we are on our way.

This center will help educate (GEDs, educational workshops, etc.) inmates as well as provide them with a place to worship. The goal is to help them transition back into the community as productive citizens.

Thank you to Max Walser and my grandfather, Ardell Lanier, for co-chairing this project and also thank you to all my fellow committee members. Well done.

>>Religious Service Center Article

Ward 6 Town Hall Scheduled

Our second in a series of Town Hall style meetings has been scheduled for next Tuesday, September 20th, 7:30pm at the Lexington Municipal Club. This Ward 6 town hall is open to the public, thus, you do not have to be a resident of Ward 6 to attend. All citizens are welcome.

There will be a reception starting at 7:30pm with light refreshments and music followed by an 8:00pm Q&A.

I look forward to seeing you all there on Tuesday night.

Ward 6 Town Hall

Tuesday, September 20th

7:30 reception

8:00 Q&A

Files Chapel, Thank You.

I wanted to thank the minister, John Cade, and the congregation at Files Chapel Baptist Church for their warm reception today. I really enjoyed meeting members of the congregation and the message from Rev. Cade was powerful, especially on a day of remembrance like 9-11.

Thank you all again and I look forward to returning soon.

Candidate Forums - Save the Date

Candidate Forums are being scheduled -- be sure to attend and get informed about all candidates.

1st Baptist Church, 210 Village Drive

Mayoral Candidates Forum

Sept. 24th -4:00pm

Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Lexington Senior High School Auditorium, 26 Penry Street

Mayor and City Council Candidates Forum

Oct. 18th - 7:00pm

H.O.P.E., Tabernacle Church, 912 Dixie Street

Mayor and City Council Candidates Forum

Oct. 30th - 3:00pm