News and Updates

November 10, 2023

Neighborhood Spotlight: Jermaine Lewis

by Julia Stern

How long have you lived in your neighborhood?

I have lived in Tall Timbers Extension for 25 years.

How did you get involved in your neighborhood?

I became an active member of  the  homeowners association after Hurricane Katrina. After the hurricane there was a great need for us to get back to some sense of normalcy.

What do you love about your neighborhood? 

It has taken us some years, but it is  a quiet and friendly neighborhood.

What successes have you had in your neighborhood?  

Over the years we have had an increase in the number of homeowners, and residents who take care of their property.

What are you working on right now in your neighborhood?  

We are currently trying to clean empty lots,stop illegal dumping, and get potholes fixed, this is an ongoing problem.

Any words of advice for other neighborhood leaders and change-makers?

My advice to other neighborhood, never stop fighting, stay involved.