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Do you not realize that our city cannot afford to let the walls stop? Walls give the illusion of safety, for some a false sense of security. Some people barricade themselves behind the walls: the walls of shame and guilt, and are troubled by things beyond their control. Like Jericho's walls, they can keep in and keep out. Mayor Mayo, don't let the walls stop you from receiving the joy and blessings of God. Face your walls like Joshua faced the wall of Jericho with purpose, preparation and...
Mayor Jamie Mayor, BBA Graduate of ULM (1979) Monroe, LA, has proven leadership in government, business, education, and community affairs. Mayor Mayo has served as co-chair of Governor Jon Bel Edwards Transition Team (in 2015), and he has helped progress the city's professional workforce with significant job growth at CenturyLink, Gardner-Denver Thomas, IBM, Graphic Packaging, along with 2,000 new businesses (of all sizes) who have set up shop in Monroe during his administration. Mayor Mayo has...
"Spotlight on James E. (Jamie) Mayo" Candidate for Mayor Of Monroe- All citizens of Monroe LA, should be concerned about inhumane treatment which Mayor Mayo has received from several area ministers, family members of a local newspaper, mayoral candidates, citizens and other political leaders in the City of Monroe. Some ministers act as if they are Gods themselves. They create chaos and confusion. African Americans are aware of the damage effects racial and ethnic hatred can have on Blacks. God's...
"The steps of a good man are ordered by God." A man's history is more than a story of the past. It is a story of individual achievements over a period of time and how these achievements brought credit and pride to the future. February is Black History Month. It is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. This month is memorable as I reflect an African-American Community Trailblazer who has made positive contributions in the city of Monroe. This famous Black American is best...
T.E.A.M. T- Together E- Everyone A- Accomplishes M- More by Gwendolyn Dickson I pause to reflect, on someone who deserves our respect. Mayor James E. Mayo is the name I will always adore. So, allow me the opportunity to tell you more. Being a mayor is one of the toughest jobs. The mayor's job is big. A mayor must have certain intrinsic abilities that will allow him to help the city move forward. Our society is quick to identify a bad leader. "Nothing can dim the light which shines within."...