Leadership Matters.

Crime, Public Safety & First Responders: Mayor Friday Ellis has made historic investments in public safety by increasing pay for police and fire personnel, restoring police staffing, and adding new equipment and well-being services for our first responders. Mayor Ellis always supports the men and women who keep our community safe. Read More Here.

Business Creation & Economic Opportunity: As Mayor, Friday Ellis has led an economic revival in Monroe by attracting new businesses and encouraging new job creation while also achieving a year-over-year sales revenue increase for the city. Read More Here.

Flood Mitigation: Mayor Friday Ellis campaigned for and committed to improving our resilience to floods and other weather events, something that was neglected under prior leadership. Last year, Ellis secured millions of dollars and additional state and federal funding for flood mitigation and drainage projects. This includes a $6 million subsurface drainage program currently underway. Read More Here.

Quality of Life & Neighborhood Improvements: As Mayor, Friday Ellis has prioritized quality of life throughout the city by prioritizing investment in parks and recreation and revealing a plan for strategic investment, beautification, and accessibility, upgraded facilities, and new amenities and events for the community to enjoy. Read More Here.