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Dena attended Jackson College studying early childhood education and teaching. 

Dena is the chief executive director of Dungytreei Heritage Foundation as well as the Child Care Center Business Owner at Kinderstar Academy of Dungytreei.

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Dena K. Morgan's campaign for Jackson City Council Member, Ward 1 is her first entry into politics. 

As of August 15, 2025, Dena K. Morgan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Plans to keep housing, city services, and public transportation affordable by advocating for fair property assessments and accessible transit options.

- Plans to keep housing, city services, and public transportation affordable by advocating for fair property assessments and accessible transit options.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to bring the Police Citizens Academy program to the King Center and review the $1.5M Gun Violence Intervention program.

- Plans to bring the Police Citizens Academy program to the King Center and review the $1.5M Gun Violence Intervention program.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Plans to reopen the community recording studio in the Tony Dungy Classroom at the King Center, which has been closed for over 20 years.

Plans to bring a water park and more community events to local recreational centers.

As a co-founder of Stop the Violence Jackson, supports victims of gun violence, alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health challenges.

Supports improving public services by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and responsiveness in local government.

- Plans to reopen the community recording studio in the Tony Dungy Classroom at the King Center, which has been closed for over 20 years.
- Plans to bring a water park and more community events to local recreational centers.
- As a co-founder of Stop the Violence Jackson, supports victims of gun violence, alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health challenges.
- Supports improving public services by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and responsiveness in local government.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Opposes a $1 million assessment on residents and businesses for road repairs. Plans to investigate the lack of road maintenance over 50 years and develop a plan for efficient and transparent repairs and improvements.

- Opposes a $1 million assessment on residents and businesses for road repairs. Plans to investigate the lack of road maintenance over 50 years and develop a plan for efficient and transparent repairs and improvements.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Dena K. Morgan

Dena K. Morgan is a proud southside resident of Ward 1. She is the fourth generation in her family committed to service, the niece of Tony Dungy, and the granddaughter of Wilbur Dungy, a Tuskegee Airman and biology professor for more than 30 years at Jackson Community College. She is a mother and grandmother.

Plans to create a co-op grocery store and affordable housing on city-owned lots to help families build wealth and reduce poverty.

Plans to ensure every Ward 1 resident has access to legal representation for city-related matters, including interactions with the police, fire department, landlords, and tenants.

Supports a hands-on, community-led approach to public safety, including reviewing the $1.5 million Gun Violence Intervention program and developing a youth boot camp.

Said, "I am deeply committed to seeking justice by advocating to solve unsolved murders and stop the senseless violence impacting our youth... I will work with councilmembers, elected officials, and residents to find real answers because the current $1. 5 million Gun Violence Intervention Program is not effective."

Founded the Art of Recovery and the Five Stages of Grief Support Group.

Supports affordable housing, city services, and public transportation.

Plans to address the lack of maintenance on roads.

As of August 15, 2025, Dena K. Morgan did not have a website or any information online.

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