MAYOR'S OFFICE

MAYOR AL WOODLIEF

Oxford City Commissioner 14 years, Mayor Pro-Tem 8 years, and Oxford Mayor 8 Years

Member of Oxford Blue Lodge for 27 years, Sudan Shrine 26 years, Past member of the Board of Directors of the NC Association of Broadcasters. Past Chairman of Granville County and Triangle March of Dimes, Past Chairman of Oxford Merchants Committee, Retired Captain of Oxford Volunteer Fire Company, still serving as honoree member, Former Director of the Granville County Ministers in Action, Represented the City of Oxford on a host of Committees in local, state, and national Committees, Member of the NAACP, North Carolina Notary for 17 years, Past member Oxford Board of Adjustment, Past member and officer of the Oxford Jaycees and Oxford Lions Club.

Retired Broadcaster (30 years)

Economic Growth is one major issue. By employing the current labor force (labor intensive jobs) while attracting businesses and industry that will employ and encourage people in a higher income bracket to live in Oxford will bring more expendable income, be better for business and aid growth for the entire city. Oxford needs to continue with its plan to keep a small town appeal while offering some big town benefits. This can be accomplished by working with the Downtown EDC.  Adequate recreation, safety and infrastructure needs are a major concern as growth occurs. In the short term, the biggest mandated issue facing Oxford is the Stormwater Management. A lot of public education will need to be done.

Oxford’s strongest point is its people and the small town appeal. Also Oxford has water and sewer available for new housing and industry. Oxford has a window of four to five years for the largest growth ever. Oxford Park, a 600 acre development  will increase the size of Oxford by half and will make housing available to those who want the small town atmosphere to raise their family. Other smaller housing developments and rental properties will also be available soon. We have a clean town, we have good fire and police protection, we have a good industrial base, and we have a strong downtown business group.

Oxford’s weakest point is the lack of community events that draw people together. This was evident with the recent Alive After 5 event. This and other things can draw people into the downtown area and bring a lot of life to the City. Before becoming Mayor, I would have said lack of communication between the City and its citizens, but I have kept everyone informed in many ways. The open door policy has proven very beneficial to all Oxford’s residents. The monthly newspaper article has been very helpful in keeping Oxford citizens informed with what is going on in City Government and their community.

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INTERESTING LINKS

Mayor Al's Photo Gallery

Oxford Board of Commissioners

American Cancer Society

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