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Chuck Espy
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| Mayor of Clarksdale, Mississippi | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Bill Luckett |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 26th district |
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| In office January 4, 2000 – January 5, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Leonard Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Orlando Paden |
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Henry William Espy III
April 24, 1975 Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lynn |
| Residences | Clarksdale, Mississippi |
| Alma mater | Southern University (BS) Bethel University (MBA) |
Henry William "Chuck" Espy III (born April 24, 1975) is an American politician. Since 2017, he has been the mayor of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Before becoming mayor, he served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 2000 to 2016.
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Chuck Espy's Life and Career
Early Life and Education
Chuck Espy was born on April 24, 1975. He grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
He went to Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management. Later, he received his master's degree in business administration from Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee.
Espy is also the president of Century Funeral Home and Burial Association.
Serving in the Mississippi House
Espy served as a state representative for 16 years. He was first elected in 1999 to represent District 26.
During his time in the House, he worked on important issues. He supported funding for the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP). This program helps make sure schools have enough money.
He also helped create the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in 2010. This program provides health insurance to many children in Mississippi. It is one of the laws he is most proud of.
Family and Community Work
Chuck Espy comes from a family involved in public service. His father, Henry Espy, was also a mayor of Clarksdale. His uncle, Mike Espy, served as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Espy is a Christian and a member of the United Methodist Church. He is also part of several community groups. These include the NAACP and the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He is also a Prince Hall Mason.
He started The Chuck Espy Foundation to help families in need. This foundation uses money from his salary and donations to support people in his community.
