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Local Government in Mississippi
How local government works in Mississippi, the kinds of local government it has, and where to look for more. For your own county or city, browse Mississippi’s Local Wiki pages below.
Mississippi's counties are governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, with each supervisor elected from one of five geographic districts. The board combines legislative and executive functions — setting policy, levying taxes, and overseeing roads, law enforcement funding, and county administration — much like the standard commission form used elsewhere, just organized by fixed five-member districts. A resident wanting a public meeting or records request would generally go to their district supervisor or the full Board of Supervisors' office.
Local government in Mississippi
- County governments82
The main local government across most of the state.
Browse county pages - Cities, towns & villages298
Incorporated municipalities with their own elected council or board.
Browse city & town pages - School districts150
Independent school districts, plus 3 school systems run by a county, city, or town government. Listed on county pages where known.
- Special districts432
Single-purpose governments — fire, water, library, parks, housing, transit, and more.
Counts: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing. A consolidated city-county is counted once.
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