George Flaggs Jr. facts for kids
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George Flaggs Jr.
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| Mayor of Vicksburg, Mississippi | |
| Assumed office 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Winfield |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 55th district |
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| In office 1988 – July 1, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Buddie Newman |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Denton |
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| Born | March 20, 1953 Edwards, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent (2018–present) |
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Democratic (before 2018) |
| Spouses | Linda Flaggs (Divorced) Valencia Jones (since 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Hinds Junior College (A.A.) Jackson State University (B.S.) |
George Flaggs Jr., born on March 20, 1953, is an American politician. He is currently the Mayor of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He first became mayor in 2013 and has been reelected twice, in 2017 and 2021. He is an independent politician.
George Flaggs Jr.'s Political Journey
Before he became mayor, Mr. Flaggs served in the Mississippi House of Representatives. He represented the 55th district from 1988 to 2013. This means he helped make laws for his part of Mississippi for many years.
Early Career and Public Service
Mr. Flaggs also worked as a youth court counselor in Warren County, Mississippi. This job involved helping young people. He was also part of the Vicksburg Planning Commission. This group helps decide how the city should grow and develop. He also served on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Family Life and Political Party
In 2014, George Flaggs Jr. married Valencia Jones. She works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They had a small wedding ceremony. Mr. Flaggs has two children from a previous marriage. In March 2018, he decided to leave the Democratic Party. He then became an independent politician. This means he does not belong to a major political party.
