Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen serves as the legislative branch of our city government. They make the laws, approve the city budget, set policy direction, and help guide major decisions related to growth, planning, zoning, and community services. Aldermen represent the citizens in their ward or district, bringing local concerns and ideas into public discussion. While the Mayor oversees the day-to-day operations of the city, the Board of Aldermen provides oversight, approves major spending, and helps ensure that the city operates responsibly, transparently, and in the best interest of its residents.

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen meet twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. In addition to the regularly scheduled city meetings, special meetings are sometimes scheduled.

Ward Alderman Phone Email
Ward 1 Rodriquez Brown (601)-500-0135 rodriquezbrwn@yahoo.com
Ward 2 Dr. Shannon Whitehead (601)-504-7932 shannonduone@gmail.com
Ward 3 Les Penn (601)-383-2888 lpenn@cantonms.gov
Ward 4 Cynthia Allen (769)-231-2180 allen.ward4@cantonms.gov
Ward 5 Janice Diamond (769)-289-7502 diamond.ward5@cantonms.gov
Ward 6 Monica Gilkey (601)-427-8427 gilkey.ward6@cantonms.gov
Ward 7 Lafayette Wales (601)-573-2305 lwales.ward7@cantonms.gov