Percy Bland
Percy Bland | |
|---|---|
Bland at the Meridian Temple Theater, 2013 | |
| Mayor of Meridian, Mississippi | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Succeeded by | Jimmie Smith |
| In office July 1, 2013 – July 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Cheri Merritt Barry |
| Succeeded by | Jimmie Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1970 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Deidre Bland (m. 1999) |
| Alma mater | Xavier University of Louisiana (B.S.) University of Southern Mississippi (M.P.H.) |
| Profession | State Farm Insurance Agent |
| Website | Official Website |
Percy Bland is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, who is currently the mayor of Meridian, Mississippi. He was re-elected in June 2025, having previously served as mayor from 2013 to 2021. Bland made history as Meridian’s first African American mayor and is widely recognized for his role in the revitalization of Downtown Meridian.
Under Bland's leadership, the Threefoot Hotel became a reality, the Highway 59/20 lighting project was completed which was funded and supported by the State of Mississippi, downtown businesses like Castle Pipeline established their new corporate headquarters in downtown Meridian and because of the Go Cup Ordinance, more restaurants like the Three-foot Brewery were established.