Percy Bland | |
|---|---|
 Bland at the Meridian Temple Theater, 2013 | |
| Mayor of Meridian, Mississippi | |
| In office July 1, 2013 – July 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Cheri Merritt Barry |
| Succeeded by | Jimmie Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1970 Crystal Springs, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Deidre Bland (m. 1999) |
| Residence(s) | Meridian, Mississippi |
| Alma mater | Xavier University of Louisiana (B.S.) University of Southern Mississippi (M.P.H.) |
| Profession | State Farm Insurance Agent |
| Website | Official Website |
Percy Bland is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the mayor of Meridian, Mississippi from 2013 to 2021. Bland was the first African American Mayor of Meridian MS and is known for the transformation of Downtown Meridian.
Under Bland's leadership, the Threefoot Hotel became a reality, the Highway 59/20 lighting project was completed which was funded and supported by the State of Mississippi, downtown businesses like Castle Pipeline established their new corporate headquarters in downtown Meridian, and because of the Go Cup Ordinance, more restaurants like the Three-foot Brewery were established.