On Tuesday, June 2, voters in cities across Mississippi will have the opportunity to elect Democrats to municipal offices.

While we want everyone to go and cast their vote for the Democratic candidate, we are spotlighting six regional races in Mississippi.

HARVEY JOHNSON • JACKSON

Former Mayor Harvey Johnson is ready to get the City of Jackson Back on Track. A two-term mayor, Harvey Johnson has the experience and expertise to lead the Capital City.

Visit Harvey Johnson online at:

http://harveyjohnsonformayor.com/

CONNIE MORAN • OCEAN SPRINGS

Right after Mayor Connie Moran took office, she faced the toughest challenge of her career: guiding Ocean Springs through the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Her background as an economic developer was a tremendous advantage in her securing $35 million in grants in just four years.

Visit Connie Moran online at:

http://moranformayor.net/ConnieMoran/Home.html

PAUL WINFIELD • VICKSBURG

Paul Winfield is an attorney, small business owner, husband and father. As the former attorney for the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Paul Winfield will build a better relationship with the county to help provide cooperative services in Vicksburg. His proven ability to bring people together was never more evident than in his working to ease tensions in the consolidation of the Vicksburg-Warren County Public School System. He wants to bring those leadership skill to City Hall.

Visit Paul Winfield online at:

http://winfieldforvicksburg.com/

PERCY BLAND • MERIDIAN

Percy Bland has been a dedicated servant to Meridian since opening an insurance office there in 2003. He mentors at the Boys and Girls Club, organized children’s basketball camps and brought the first USGA First Tee golf program to Meridian. Percy Bland also served as co-chair of the successful $19.5 million school bond issue in 2007. Now he wants to bring his leadership to City Hall as the next mayor of Meridian.

Visit Percy Bland online at:

http://percy4mayor.com/

PARKER WISEMAN • STARKVILLE

Parker Wiseman is the future of Mississippi’s leaders. A native of Starkville, he was elected as the president of the University of Mississippi School of Law. He currently serves as president of the Young Democrats of Mississippi. Parker Wiseman wants to bring youth and vitality to City Hall as he pursues economic development through building a strong land use and development program.

Visit Parker Wiseman online at:

http://www.parkerwisemanformayor.com/index.html

DOYCE DEAS • TUPELO

Doyce Deas has dedicated her life to building a better City of Tupelo through her work on the Tupelo School Board and her charitable foundations. Now Doyce Deas wants to streamline city government and make it receptive to the needs of all citizens. She will demand accountability and transparency in city government.

Visit Doyce Deas online at:

http://www.deas4strongleadership.com/index.html

SHERIEL PERKINS • GREENWOOD

Mayor Sheriel Perkins made history in 2005 by becoming the first female and first African American mayor of Greenwood. History made, she set about building a stronger city. Among her accomplishments are the creation of the first Mayor’s Youth Council, improved streets, balanced the city budget without cutting services or jobs, and the purchase of new equipment for Public Works, Fire and Police departments

Visit Mayor Sheriel Perkins online at:

http://sherielperkins4mayor.wordpress.com/