All positions are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Contact the Mayor’s Office if you are interested in serving on any of these Boards and Commissions.
- Animal Control Advisory Board
- Building Code Board of Adjustments & Appeals
- Civil Service Commission
- Election Commission
- Electrical Examining Board
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Housing Authority Board
- Lauderdale County Tourism Commission
- Mechanical Examining Board
- Meridian Airport Authority
- Meridian Community College Board of Trustees
- Meridian Public School District Board of Trustees
- Planning Commission
- Tree Commission
Animal Control Advisory Board
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Ward 1 – Allison Anderson | October 2027 |
| Ward 2 – Jo Anderson | October 2027 |
| Ward 3 – Terry Sims | October 2027 |
| Ward 4 – Deke Renae Cross-McDade | October 2027 |
| Ward 5 – Natalie Purvis | October 2027 |
Building Code Board of Adjustments & Appeals
Board of Adjustments & Appeals for Elimination of Repair or Unsafe Buildings
Meets as needed.
Community Development Conference Room: 723 23rd Avenue
Four-Year Term
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Harry F. (Trey) Cooper | September 2028 |
| Martin Jack | November 2024 |
| Markey Joiner | November 2024 |
| Darrell Wayne Raley | November 2024 |
| Mary Ruth Sharp | November 2024 |
Civil Service Commission
Meets second Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m.
City Hall
Six-Year Term
| Stephen Wilson | Commission Attorney |
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Ward 1 – Kathi Wilson | September 2028 |
| Ward 2 – Wilbert Jones | November 2028 |
| Ward 3 – Ralph Henson, Chairman | July 2026 |
| Ward 4 – Cassandra Sloan | August 2028 |
| Ward 5 – Johnny Moore, Vice Chairman | November 2028 |
Election Commission
Meets every time there is an election.
Circuit Clerk’s Office
Four-Year Term
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Gregory Elliott | June 2025 |
| Rick Entrekin | June 2025 |
| Jennifer Peebles | June 2025 |
| Josephine Virgil | June 2025 |
| Adrian Mosely | June 2025 |
Electrical Examining Board
Meets first month of each quarter on the fourth Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
Community Development Conference Room: 723 23rd Avenue
Six-Year Term
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Tim Hogan | October 2029 |
| Juan F. Wansley | December 2028 |
| Matt Sampley | March 2026 |
| Brad Woodall | December 2028 |
| Jason Belk | May 2027 |
Historic Preservation Commission
Meets fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Community Development Conference Room: 723 23rd Avenue
Six-Year Term
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Tim Allred | May 2026 |
| Jimmie Copeland | November 2029 |
| Austin Davis | January 2028 |
| Mark Davis | January 2024 |
| Clinton Hale | January 2028 |
| Kenneth Watts, Jr. | November 2028 |
| Venessa Reed | November 2029 |
Housing Authority Board
Meets fourth Monday of each month at noon.
Meridian Housing Authority Central Office: 2425 E Street
Five-Year Term
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Rob Arline | February 2026 |
| Wilbert Jones | May 2025 |
| Gregory Lane | December 2026 |
| Derron L. Ratcliff | May 2025 |
| Donnie Smith | February 2026 |
Lauderdale County Tourism Commission
Meets second Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience Board Room: 2155 Front Street
Three-Year Term
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Leia Hill | October 2029 |
| Wilbert Jones | October 2026 |
| Stanley Shannon | September 2026 |
| Dr. Otis Gowdy, Jr. | June 2026 |
| Neil A. Henry | February 2027 |
| Steve E. Mann | July 2027 |
| Lisa Lindley | October 2029 |
Mechanical Examining Board
Meets first month of each quarter on the second Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
Community Development Conference Room: 723 23rd Avenue
Six-Year Term
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Zane Chapman | November 2028 |
| Greg Heblon | November 2028 |
| Ed Mosley | November 2028 |
| Michael D. Tew | November 2028 |
| David Williams | November 2028 |
Meridian Airport Authority
Meets second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Airport Terminal: 2811 Airport Boulevard
Five-Year Term
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Robert Calcote | March 2030 |
| James Copeland | February 2025 |
| Alan Lamar | March 2028 |
| C. Tyler Norman | February 2026 |
| Debra Brewer | February 2026 |
Meridian Community College Board of Trustees
Meets second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m.
Montgomery Hall on MCC Campus: 910 Highway 19 North
Five-Year Term
| Dr. Thomas Huebner | Meridian Community College President |
| Trustees | Term Expires |
| Tommy E. Dulaney | March 2028 |
| LaBaron Hedgemon | April 2030 |
| C.D. Smith | September 2025 |
| Alex Weddington | April 2030 |
Meridian Public School District Board of Trustees
Click for meeting dates and times.
Five-Year Term
| Trustees | Term Expires |
| Gwendolyn Hardaway | February 2026 |
| Kim Houston | February 2027 |
| Monica Cryer | February 2028 |
| Deborah Young | February 2029 |
| Ronald J. Turner | February 2030 |
Planning Commission
Meets fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
City Hall third-floor Auditorium
Five-Year Term
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Gloria Brassfield | February 2030 |
| Quinn Carlisle | February 2030 |
| Dr. Otis Gowdy | February 2030 |
| Billy Mitts | February 2030 |
| David Stephens | April 2028 |
| Coleman Warner | November 2028 |
| Shun Price | November 2028 |
| Kenneth Watts, Jr. | November 2028 |
| Dr. Lindsey Prewitt | August 2029 |
Tree Commission
Meets second Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Community Development Conference Room: 723 23rd Avenue
Three-Year Term
The Meridian Tree Commission was established by City Ordinance Number 3890, as amended, for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal, and disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets, and in other public areas.
| Commissioners | Term Expires |
| Donia Evans | April 2026 |
| Edward Tureaud | September 2027 |
| Duffee Williams | April 2026 |
| Bob Jeffares | November 2026 |
| John Nunnery | December 2028 |
| Dawn Wright | December 2028 |