“When the disaster is behind us, we're putting together an economic team to bring the city back and move forward. We were on a pretty good pace before the storm and now we need to get back to it and beyond,”
“I am proud of all the city's accomplishments. Winning in all three categories offered by the State of Mississippi just proves that when you are united with your community and work together, great things can happen,”
“Based on what I heard him say yesterday, I'm highly encouraged for our area and specifically for the people in Picayune. I was able to speak with the president and tell him we are the first high spot not affected by flooding, though we did have a lot of wind damage and debris. I told him we had one of the best locations to begin the recovery process he had alluded to - getting industry and business back to work, ... As we all know, there would be more stability, hope and encouragement if could get this done.”
“He really acted like he was coming in to talk with a group of people he had known all his life. It has been a pleasure and an honor to be elected as mayor of Picayune over the years, but I believe one of the highest honors I have received is that I got to be introduced to the president of the United States,”
