WXXV News 25
July 1, 2021
Almost a month after the conclusion of the 2021 municipal elections, another Coast city is welcoming its newly elected city government this evening.
Billy Hewes took the oath of office as the city of Gulfport’s mayor for the third time tonight at the Centennial Plaza Chapel.
All seven councilmembers were also sworn in, including the lone newcomer Richard Kosloski, who will be representing ward seven.
Following his swearing in, Mayor Hewes reflected on his previous eight years in office and announced his focuses for the next four years: public safety, infrastructure, and economic development.
With two terms under his belt and another one just beginning, Mayor Hewes spoke about why he continues to choose to serve the City of Gulfport. “It’s a calling. Some might call it an affliction. But some believe that you can convey the needs of others and respond to folks. And for me it was something that I just progressed into. And it worked out that I was a
Gulfport Mayoral and City Council Swearing-in Ceremony
July 1, 2021
Almost a month after the conclusion of the 2021 municipal elections, another Coast city is welcoming its newly elected city government this evening.
News 25’s Grace Boyles has more on the swearing-in of Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes and the seven councilmembers.
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WXXV News 25
June 9, 2021
In Gulfport there were four contested races on the ballot, one of which was the mayoral race.
Incumbent Mayor Billy Hewes will be serving his third term as mayor of Mississippi’s second biggest city, defeating Democratic opponent Howard Page after claiming nearly 64% of the vote.
As for the races for city council seats in wards 2,5, and 6, the Republican incumbents swept the elections with Ron Roland, Myles Sharp, and R. Lee Flowers retaining the spots on city council in their respective wards for the next four years.
Here’s what newly re-elected Mayor Hewes had to say last night about what he still wants to accomplish in Gulfport. “There’s always work to be done and that’s one of the reasons Paula gave me permission to run again for a third time. We’ve got a lot working. And part of it is the team has collectively worked together. Our directors, a lot of the council members and we’ve come together with a vision that’s been a heavy lift