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Jonesboro City Councilman Looking to use my expertise to better serve our communities.

Been spending time reflecting on perceptions in Jonesboro and we must ensure stability across our community and cater to non traditional family structures. Here are some numbers that speak to why it takes a village. We have 342 children under 6 years old, only 143 reside with both parents, while 199 are in single-parent households. There are 1,476 total households in the city of Jonesboro. 373 are married couple households and 143 makeup married couple households with children. We have 29 single fathers and 296 single mothers. In terms of housing with 1,476 units, we have 555 owner-occupied and 921 renter-occupied homes. I can appreciate Mayor and Council working to encourage home ownership by placing conditions on projects and ensuring we are diverse and affordable with our housing stock for the residents. Employment is a challenge here and we need more job creation initiatives across our community. Out of 3,512 able workers, only 1,277 people are currently employed. More work to come. Literally. #Jonesboro #ItTakesAVillage #CommunityStability #DreamJobFairComing #BuildingForTheFuture

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I have some ideas about this suggest. I hope to share them with both of you.

DeShayla Wright

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research & Data Manager @ Akerman LLP

6mo

The world is so small. To see of the two of you in this picture is so funny for me. Two great man dedicated to the improvement of Clayton County. I love it. Keep it up.

Erica VonDyke

Financial Educator at Pinnacle Elite | Entrepreneur | Business Owner

6mo

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