June 20, 2015: WTOK: State Games Opening Ceremonies Energize Downtown Meridian
Lauderdale County Supervisor Josh Todd and Meridian City Councilman Dustin Markham also spoke on just how much the state games impact Meridian.
Lauderdale County Supervisor Josh Todd and Meridian City Councilman Dustin Markham also spoke on just how much the state games impact Meridian.
June 18, 2015: Meridian Star: Van Veckhoven appointed to Meridian public school board
Ward 2 Councilman Dustin Markham praised Van Veckhoven's appointment. "You've been a cheerleader for the Meridian Public School District and you truly believe in blue by supporting all of our kids through the work you've done," Markham said.
Ward 2 Councilman Dustin Markham praised Van Veckhoven's appointment. "You've been a cheerleader for the Meridian Public School District and you truly believe in blue by supporting all of our kids through the work you've done," Markham said.
June 11, 2015: WTOK: City of Meridian Recommendations
Council president Dustin Markham shared with Newscenter 11 his thoughts about the Boys and Girls Club proposal. "If Joe can show how it will work, and he can work closely with Meridian CAO Mike McGrevey and show what the actual benefit is," says Markham, "and if it will actually benefit those kids, then I think the council can discuss it. Then we will see what - if anything - that the council can do."
Council president Dustin Markham shared with Newscenter 11 his thoughts about the Boys and Girls Club proposal. "If Joe can show how it will work, and he can work closely with Meridian CAO Mike McGrevey and show what the actual benefit is," says Markham, "and if it will actually benefit those kids, then I think the council can discuss it. Then we will see what - if anything - that the council can do."
May 5, 2015: WTOK: Vowing to Veto: Meridian's Mayor on Voting Precinct Changes
"We're uniforming and mirroring what Lauderdale County is already doing," says City Council President Dustin Markham. "So, it's less confusing on our voters."
"We're uniforming and mirroring what Lauderdale County is already doing," says City Council President Dustin Markham. "So, it's less confusing on our voters."
Apr 20, 2015: WTOK: Randle Jennings: City of Meridian Repayment Plan Latest
"The law is clear," says City Council President Dustin Markham. "Clearly we can't forgive the debt, but I think that we can work in good faith to make sure that he has a payment plan that can allow him to payback the funds that we previously gave to him."
"The law is clear," says City Council President Dustin Markham. "Clearly we can't forgive the debt, but I think that we can work in good faith to make sure that he has a payment plan that can allow him to payback the funds that we previously gave to him."
Apr 20, 2015: WTOK: Call To Hire More Full-Time Employees: City of Meridian
Another issue of concern for Councilman Thomas and City Council President Dustin Markham involves a shortage of full-time employees. Over the last six years that number has dropped by almost 80 people.
Another issue of concern for Councilman Thomas and City Council President Dustin Markham involves a shortage of full-time employees. Over the last six years that number has dropped by almost 80 people.
Mar 18, 2015: Meridian Star: Council limits number of pets residents can keep
The measure passed in a 3-1 vote, with Council President Dustin Markham voting against the amendments and Ward 1 Councilman Dr. George Thomas abstaining.
The measure passed in a 3-1 vote, with Council President Dustin Markham voting against the amendments and Ward 1 Councilman Dr. George Thomas abstaining.
Mar 4, 2015: WTOK: Temporary Workers: City Council Members Express Concerns
Meanwhile, during final comments in this week's city council meeting, Council President Dustin Markham stated that if the city got rid of all of its temporary employees, there would be enough money to meet needs within the city's police and fire departments.
Meanwhile, during final comments in this week's city council meeting, Council President Dustin Markham stated that if the city got rid of all of its temporary employees, there would be enough money to meet needs within the city's police and fire departments.
Jan 15, 2015: WTOK: Meridian Code Enforcement Latest
Combing through proposed policy changes, that's what attorneys for the City of Meridian are doing. For the next few weeks city council president Dustin Markham says the city's legal team will use a fine tooth comb to examine proposed changes for the city's code enforcement policies.
Combing through proposed policy changes, that's what attorneys for the City of Meridian are doing. For the next few weeks city council president Dustin Markham says the city's legal team will use a fine tooth comb to examine proposed changes for the city's code enforcement policies.
Jan 10, 2015: Meridian Star: Issues addressed at Ward 2 community forum
The forum was hosted by Ward 2 Councilman Dustin Markham. "I wanted to bring the citizens closer to not only their elected officials but to the department heads in city government," Markham said. "The two biggest things I wanted to bring to city government was accountability and transparency. Tonight, our citizens were able to hear from their community leaders and issues were addressed. We learned about our goals for 2015 and we found positive solutions for the issues that were raised."
The forum was hosted by Ward 2 Councilman Dustin Markham. "I wanted to bring the citizens closer to not only their elected officials but to the department heads in city government," Markham said. "The two biggest things I wanted to bring to city government was accountability and transparency. Tonight, our citizens were able to hear from their community leaders and issues were addressed. We learned about our goals for 2015 and we found positive solutions for the issues that were raised."
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The Meridian City Council – newcomers Kim Houston, Ward 4, Dustin Markham, Ward 2, and Randy Hammon, Ward 5, and veterans George Thomas, Ward 1 and Barbara Henson, Ward 3 – took their oaths of office, which was administered simultaneously by The Honorable Lester F. Williamson Jr. Each council member gave responses after the ceremony.
The Meridian City Council – newcomers Kim Houston, Ward 4, Dustin Markham, Ward 2, and Randy Hammon, Ward 5, and veterans George Thomas, Ward 1 and Barbara Henson, Ward 3 – took their oaths of office, which was administered simultaneously by The Honorable Lester F. Williamson Jr. Each council member gave responses after the ceremony.