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Moss Point mayor spends first term leading hurricane efforts.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 30-JAN-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Moss Point mayor spends first term leading hurricane efforts.(Interview)

Article Excerpt
MOSS POINT -- It's been a long six months for Moss Point Mayor Xavier Bishop. The first-term mayor took office in July before Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in August. "It feels like six years!" the 49-year-old Bishop says. "This term should be counted as two terms."

A native of Chicago, he graduated from St. Xavier University with a degree in political science. He worked in telecommunications for the former Bell System for 15 years holding several positions including computer analyst, payroll manager and course instructor. He managed his own home remodeling business for 12 years.

Seeking a more peaceful life and a wanner climate, Bishop moved to his mother's native Mississippi. He says he chose Moss Point for its small town atmosphere and the friendliness of the people.

He serves as...

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