CC Candidate Feature: James Vinch
When asked by the Oxford Free Press about his running for City Council in 2025, Vinch stated that he was “never really into being a politician.
Oxford City Council
Oxford City Council votes to approve complete streets budget line item
Members downvote resolution tying street improvements to paving projects.
Public Arts Commission chooses garage mural design
The selected submission will be presented to the Oxford City Council for a final vote.
Oxford City Council approves ordinances, discusses Area One Court updates
Ordinances were approved and Area One Court relocation updates were shared with the city council.
Oxford City Council discusses deer management options
Updates and suggestions to strengthen the city’s deer management program, including a potential partnership, were discussed.
Council talks 2026 priorities during work session
City staff and officials put special focus on economic development, placemaking an essential services during a work session exploring 2026 budget priorities this week.
Council OKs new electric aggregation program and economic development plan
Oxford will switch to a new organization with a focus on renewable education for its electric aggregation program. Plus, City Council formally approved an economic development strategic plan in a 6-1 vote.