Michael Lee's Priorities

Michael Lee's priorities include: supporting law enforcement & first responders; supporting families and children; enhancing infrastructure through the thoughtful construction & renovation of roads and bridges;  ensuring quality of life.  

PUBLIC SERVICE & BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

• Small Business owner: Town Square Haircuts
• 19 Years in law enforcement
• Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy
• Certified Law Enforcement Officer
•  Auctioneer

Supporting Law Enforcement & First Responders

• Supported placing School Resource Officers in all schools
• Instrumental in the development of DeSoto County's first Swat Team
• Worked to develop DeSoto County Sheriff's Department's motorcycle patrol unit
• Championed a new facility for ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children)
• Involved in overseeing the completion of the new Sheriff's Administration Building, Jail, and Juvenile Court.
• Instrumental in overseeing the design and construction of the new Justice Court facility
• Worked with developer to ensure land will be provided for a new fire station on Getwell road
• Fire & EMA Committee
• Disaster Management Committee

Supporting Families & Children

• Assisting in the overseeing, design, and development of the Agri-Education Center 
• Negotiated with builder and others for donations to build a new park in Lewisburg
• Implemented and helped lead the "Be A Winner" program in DeSoto County Schools 
• Internet Crimes Against Children Committee
• Parks and Greenways Committee
• Agri-Education Committee
• Donates time as Auctioneer for non-profit programs

Infrastructure Improvements

• Massive project to remove Holly Springs Road out of flood plain includes elevating the roadway and building new bridges
• Driving DeSoto Committee Member - working to widen I-55, 302, 305 & Hwy 51.
• Craft road widened and sidewalks added
• Partnered with the City of Hernando to realign McIngvale and install an exit on I-269.
• Championed the extension of Commerce Road and worked with land owners on right-of-way needed 
• Work with MDOT on safety improvements with the addition of traffic signals, 4-way stops, and improved signage

Commitment to Quality of Life

• Meets with developers to ensure communities are well designed and beneficial to families and the county
• Works with residents to improve areas or resolve issues and concerns
• Facilitates public hearings, meetings, and work sessions to guide the strategic direction of the county
• Helps set fiscal policy while maintaining a balanced budget with no tax increase for 19 years
• Worked to bring recycling to the entire county and supports Household Hazardous Waste Day