Transparency

Tupelo will be transparent about the level of crime and public safety needs.

Tupelo will effectively address the homeless population, and take further steps to protect public safety and private property.

 Tupelo Executive Department will always exercise transparency on all issues impacting county residents.

Efficiency

Tupelo government will become more efficient by streamlining services.

Tupelo planning and development services will be committed to becoming more efficient and approachable for businesses.

Tupelo government will identify ways to lower ad valorem taxes and other such tax burdens, while increasing revenue.

Accountability

Tupelo government is a public servant and will be accountable to all citizens.

Tupelo budget will consistently abide by Mississippi state law, and will “always [be] seeking to lessen expenditures.”

Tupelo government will display humility, ever mindful that tax dollars belong to the taxpayer, not the government.