we will continue to work hard to make local government more efficient and cost effective and to make sure that every resident who wants a job, has a living wage job.”

Fifth District Supervisor Greg Collier has been inducted as the president of the Mississippi Association of Supervisors during the annual convention in Biloxi on June 13, 2024.

The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is the state-wide organization of county elected and appointed officials with the function of education, training, advocacy, and leadership development. One of the primary reasons for the Association’s creation is to educate county officials and foster the exchange of ideas between individuals for the betterment of Mississippi counties.

MAS emphasizes sound fiscal management of county budgets and has developed a number of programs to help save tax payer funds such as an insurance trust and inmate medical cost containment program. MAS builds relationships with state and federal officials and works to advocate legislation that will improve the lives of county citizens.

Tishomingo County Board of Supervisors President Michael Busby said “we congratulate Greg on his induction as the president the Mississippi Association of Supervisors. This reflects well on Tishomingo County and will help make sure that we are not forgotten by state and federal officials.”

Greg Collier was elected Fifth District Supervisor in 2012. Greg’s emphasis has been to serve the citizens of Tishomingo County 24/7. Greg reported that “we work well together as a five-member board of supervisors to promote and improve Tishomingo County. The county has seen record job growth, significant improvements in public services and facilities, and a record increase in retail sales for our local businesses.”

According to a Mississippi State University study by Dr. Alan Barefield, Tishomingo County had a 76.9% manufacturing job growth rate over the past 12 years compared to 11.6% for the USA and is projected to grow faster than the national rate for the next ten years. There is a critical need for affordable housing in Tishomingo County not only for current residents but also for new workers, taxpayers, and customers.

Greg emphasized that “we will continue to work hard to make local government more efficient and cost effective and to make sure that every resident who wants a job, has a living wage job.”