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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oxford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Holiday and national advertising campaigns
Two ad agreements were on the table: $7,000 with Lamar Advertising for Holly Jolly Holidays and $5,000 with Miles Partnership for a Times Square billboard. Together that's $12,000 in tourism marketing spending.
New grocery store at Oxford Commons
Oxford Commons keeps growing without a full-size grocery. The commission approved the special exceptions and site plan for a 40,100-square-foot grocery plus a 12,592-square-foot retail building on Ed Perry Boulevard, with weekday-morning deliveries and none on Sundays.
Visit Oxford tourism program
The tourism office laid out its FY27 plan: a new welcome center and digital kiosk, a 'Wish You Are Here' ad campaign, and partnership grants that returned $10.3 million in visitor spending on a $104,350 investment.
Rose Parade participation agreement
The city is putting $25,000 toward a Rose Parade appearance with Visit Mississippi — a national spotlight for Oxford tourism.
Downtown parking meter modernization
New parking meters are being installed on the Square — shoppers and downtown workers will see the change soon.