Government
Your city government
Poplarville is governed by a Mayor and a five-member Board of Aldermen, elected by the people of this city. Their meetings are public, and so is their work.
Elected officials
Mayor & Board of Aldermen
Five aldermen serve alongside the Mayor, setting policy, adopting the budget and passing city ordinances. One seat is elected at large.
Louise Smith
As Mayor, Smith presides over the Board of Aldermen and oversees the day-to-day operation of city departments.
Byron Wells
Alderman, Mayor Pro Tempore
Bobby Nestle
Alderman
Janie Richardson
Alderman
Russell Miller
Alderman
Brad Wells
Alderman
The city does not assign aldermen to numbered wards in its published directory; one seat is elected at large. To reach a specific member of the Board, call City Hall on 601-795-8161 and staff will pass a message along.
Board meetings
Open to the public, twice a month
Board meetings are open to the public. Citizens who wish to address the Board should contact the City Clerk in advance to be placed on the agenda. Special meetings are called as needed and posted with the regular agendas.
- When
- 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
- Time
- 5:00 p.m.
- Where
- Board Room, Poplarville City Hall
200 Highway 26 East
Upcoming meeting dates
Regular meetings of the Board of Aldermen at 5:00 p.m.
- Sep1
Board of Aldermen
2026 Tuesday · 5:00 p.m.
- Sep15
Board of Aldermen
2026 Tuesday · 5:00 p.m.
- Oct6
Board of Aldermen
2026 Tuesday · 5:00 p.m.
- Oct20
Board of Aldermen
2026 Tuesday · 5:00 p.m.
- Nov3
Board of Aldermen
2026 Tuesday · 5:00 p.m.
- Nov17
Board of Aldermen
2026 Tuesday · 5:00 p.m.
Dates are generated from the Board's regular schedule. Special and recessed meetings are posted separately at City Hall and with the regular agendas.
Transparency
Records, ordinances and budgets
Public business belongs to the public. Here is where to find it.
Code of Ordinances
The complete, searchable municipal code for the City of Poplarville, hosted by Municode.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are posted ahead of each regular meeting; minutes are published after the Board approves them.
Audits & Budgets
Independent audit reports and adopted budget summaries are published in the city's document library.
Public Records Request
Submit a request under the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 through the City Clerk's office.
City Hall
Administration
The staff who keep the city running day to day.
Marnie Ready
City Clerk
Greg Holcomb
City Attorney
Kolby Davis
Code Enforcement Officer
Boards & commissions
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviews zoning, land use and development proposals, and makes recommendations to the Board of Aldermen.
Paul Miller
Chairman
Marvin Houston
Commission Member
Konya Miller
Commission Member
Jared Windham
Commission Member
Clifton Worley
Commission Member
Alex Kennedy
Commission Member
Interested in serving?
Seats on city boards and commissions open periodically. Contact the City Clerk to find out what is available and how to be considered.