Council Member· 2025-11-24–2029-11-01 (start: sworn in at the City Council organizational meeting November 24, 2025 per CivicClerk organizational meeting minutes; month-level end: November 2029, four-year term of the 2025 four-seat cycle per cityofoxford.org staggered 3 and 4 seat council description, the city council page lists November 2027 for all members which does not match that cycle)
Jim Vinch
Oxford
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 8:58
- Avg per meeting
- 2:15
- Segments
- 120
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Top issues during term (6)(Business Jobs)
Liquor License Filings — Topshelf Shots and Drunken Amigos II
Notice Re: The Chicken Fingers LLC
New liquor license for 30 W. Walnut St.
Economic Activation Program
Vacant storefronts mean lost sales tax and foot traffic for uptown businesses.
Business incentive programs for property improvement
Grants cover up to 50% of project costs (capped at $5,000 or $10,000); loans up to $10,000 at 1% interest; funds may be replenished January 2027 and could be exhausted before year-end.
Parking Garage Gate Replacement
$26,449 from city funds.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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