Ward 5 Alderman· 2025-07-01–2029-07-01 (month-level start: July 2025 current term, re-elected unopposed June 3, 2025 and sworn in June 20, 2025 per The Oxford Eagle; month-level end: July 2029, four-year term per oxfordms.net/board-of-aldermen)
Preston E. Taylor
Oxford
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Top issues during term (8)(Business Jobs)
Gameday Parking Overhaul on the Square
The sole qualified bid came in over the project budget; a cheaper alternate plan is being developed.
Holiday and national advertising campaigns
$12,000 total across the two proposed advertising agreements.
City website redesign
Cost TBD once proposals arrive.
Visit Oxford tourism program
Partnership grants of $104,350 generated an estimated $10.3 million in visitor spending last year.
Downtown parking meter modernization
Initial bids came in over budget, prompting the RFP re-procurement; final contract cost to come.
New grocery store at Oxford Commons
Rose Parade participation agreement
$25,000 in tourism funds.
New restaurant and cocktail lounge at Oxford Square North
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