City Officials

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

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City of Ridgeland local government consists of a mayor and a seven-member board of aldermen. Each of the city’s six wards has one alderman and there is one alderman-at-large. These dedicated public servants work with one another and their constituents to fulfill the mission of the City of Ridgeland. In charge of one of the state’s fastest-growing and economically prosperous cities, Ridgeland’s City Government is not only streamlined and efficient but also accessible and flexible.



Department Directors

The City of Ridgeland MS’s day-to-day business is organized within several departments of service to the citizens and businesses of Ridgeland.  Each department has a department head that oversees the duties of its staff.  Department heads report to the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen. 


Finance and Administration

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Paula Tierce
City Clerk
Finance and Administration Director
Human Resources Director

Paula Tierce

City Clerk/Finance and Administration Director/Human Resources Director

The Department of Finance and Administration is responsible for all accounting, purchasing, information systems, debt management, utility billing, investments, and administrative functions of the city.

The Human Resources Office is responsible for various personnel activities associated with recruitment, placement, personnel changes, personnel records, answering inquiries, pre-employment processing, employee recognition, and employee benefits. This department is also responsible for the administration and coordination of the Title VI, ADA, and LED programs, and the Human Resources Director serves as the FHA Compliance Officer (FHCO).


Fire Department

601.856.7004

Fire Chief Matt Bailey

Matt Bailey

Fire Chief

The mission of the Ridgeland Fire Department is the protection of the life and property of the citizens, visitors, and workforce of Ridgeland from the adverse effects of fires, medical emergencies, and natural and man-made disasters.


Police Department

601.856.2121

Police Chief Brian Myers

Brian Myers

Police Chief

The Ridgeland Police Department exists to serve the community and to partner with the community in providing public safety services that enhance the quality of life.


Public Works

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Alan Hart, ASLA
Public Works Department Director

Alan Hart, ASLA

Department Director

The City of Ridgeland Public Works Department maintains streets, water and sanitary sewers, storm drains and ditches, water tanks, and water wells. The department is also charged with monthly water meter readings, city vehicle maintenance, and the operation of a cemetery. The Community Development Division seeks to enhance the quality of life through its four divisions.


Recreation and Parks

601.853.2011

John Sidney North
Recreation and Parks Department Director

John Sidney North

Department Director

Ridgeland Recreation and Parks Department, through a coordinated effort, seeks to enrich the quality of life for the citizens of Ridgeland by offering safe and accessible facilities and a diverse program of activities.


Zoning Board

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The Zoning Board is responsible for holding public hearings involving rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and dimensional variances. They make recommendations to the mayor and board of aldermen for property and zoning-related decisions. Members are appointed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

David Dunbar

Mayor Appointee

Don Roberts

At-Large Appointee

Bernie Giessner
Chairman
Ward 1 Appointee

Drew Malone

Ward 2 Appointee


Michelle Caballero
Secretary
Ward 3 Appointee

Theresa Kennedy

Ward 4 Appointee

Judy Rice

Ward 5 Appointee

Tabatha Baum

Ward 6 Appointee

Architectural Review Board

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The Architectural Review Board is responsible for regulating the exterior appearance of buildings, structures, and improvements proposed for alteration or construction in areas zoned residential (except for R1 and R2, which is handled under the Subdivision Ordinance), commercial, industrial, and public buildings. Members are appointed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

Rick Eades

Mayor Appointee

Randy Lynn

At-Large Appointee

Jim Woodrick

Ward 1 Appointee

Robert Moore

Ward 2 Appointee


Connie Suber
Secretary
Ward 3 Appointee

Lynette Praytor

Ward 4 Appointee

Bill Dicken
Chairman
Ward 5 Appointee

Leigh Ann Sullivan

Ward 6 Appointee


Keep Ridgeland Beautiful

601.853.2027

Keep Ridgeland Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, recommends to the mayor and board of aldermen programs and projects that would, in the opinion of the affiliate, improve the beauty and general welfare of the City of Ridgeland.  The mayor and board of aldermen may request the advice or cooperation of Keep Ridgeland Beautiful for any project or program connected with beautification, cleanliness, or general welfare of the City of Ridgeland.

Keep Ridgeland Beautiful meets in the Public Works Conference Room, located at City Hall on the first Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. All members are appointed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

Kenya Rachal

Mayor Appointee

Jan Richardson

At-large Appointee

Lea Anne Stacy

Ward 1 Appointee

Claire Jackson

Ward 2 Appointee 


Rachel Bradley

Ward 3 Appointee

Polly Hammett

Ward 4 Appointee

Ginger Cocke

Ward 5 Appointee

Phyllis Parker

Ward 6 Appointee

Contractors Board of Adjustment and Appeals

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The Contractors Board of Adjustment and Appeals has the power to hear appeals of the decisions and interpretations of the Building Official and considers variances of the technical code.  The Board also approves or disapproves all new applications for mechanical, plumbing, and electrician contractor licenses.

The Contractor’s Board meets quarterly on the third Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Community Development Conference Room.  Meetings are held in January, April, July, and October. All members are approved by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

Lance Kuykendall
Chairman
Appointee

Terry Evans

Appointee

David Pursell

Appointee

Steve Rimmer

Appointee




Appointee



Appointee

Keith West

Appointee

Clay Sutherland

Appointee

Historical Committee

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The City of Ridgeland Historical Committee works in conjunction with the Historical Society of Ridgeland, Mississippi for the accomplishment of the mission of the said organization, to identify matters of historic significance, and to bring such matters to the attention of the mayor and board of aldermen.

The Historical Committee meets every other month on the second Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at City Hall. Meetings are scheduled for January, March, May, July, September, and November. All members are approved by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

Nancy Batson
Chairman
Appointee

Robby Carr

Appointee

Donna Dye

Appointee

Polly Hammett

Appointee


Mike Porter

Appointee

Pat Truesdale

Appointee