Barrett, Williams sworn in as new Mississippi Senators
Published 12:21 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Photo courtesy Arnold Lindsay/Mississippi Senate Jason Barrett of Brookhaven was sworn in on Wednesday by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann as state senator of Mississippi Senate District 39. Barrett, an attorney, represents Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln and Walthall counties. Sally Doty, who resigned, previously represented the area. From left, Barrett and wife Brandi, new District 15 Sen. Bart Williams of Starkville and wife Cynthia Jackson Williams, Hosemann and Senate President Pro Tempore Dean Kirby.
Photo courtesy Arnold Lindsay/Mississippi Senate Jason Barrett of Brookhaven was sworn in on Wednesday by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann as state senator of Mississippi Senate District 39. Barrett, an attorney, represents Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln and Walthall counties. Sally Doty, who resigned, previously represented the area. Barrett and wife Brandi are with their children, John Henry and Emme.
Photo courtesy Arnold Lindsay/Mississippi Senate Jason Barrett of Brookhaven was sworn in on Wednesday by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann as state senator of Mississippi Senate District 39. Barrett, an attorney, represents Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln and Walthall counties. Sally Doty, who resigned, previously represented the area. From left, Senate President Pro Tempore Dean Kirby, newly sworn District 15 state Sen. Bart Williams, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Barrett.
Photo courtesy Arnold Lindsay/Mississippi Senate Jason Barrett of Brookhaven was sworn in on Wednesday by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann as state senator of Mississippi Senate District 39. Barrett, an attorney, represents Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln and Walthall counties. Sally Doty, who resigned, previously represented the area. Barrett, after swearing in, greeted friends and supporters.
The Mississippi Senate gained two new legislators Wednesday morning.
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann swore in Sen. Jason Barrett of Brookhaven and Sen. Bart Williams, with family and staff as witnesses in the Senate chamber.
“The collective intellect has always been something I have valued in our office, and these new Senators bring fresh perspectives to the significant work we have ahead of us,” Hosemann said. “Their shared experiences as small business owners, in particular, will be important as we help Mississippi and our fellow citizens recover from the pandemic’s economic toll. We thank them for their willingness to serve.”
Barrett represents Senate District 39, which comprises Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln and Walthall counties. An attorney from Brookhaven, Barrett fills the unexpired term of former Sen. Sally Doty. Prior to opening his law office, Barrett served as a high school history and geography teacher. He is married to the former Brandi Edwards of Monticello, and has two children, Emme and John Henry.
Williams, owner of Security Solutions & Communications Inc., in Starkville, fills the unexpired term of former Sen. Gary Jackson. He also co-owns Gunco LLC, a local store for outdoor enthusiasts and a range. Williams represents Senate District 15, made up of Choctaw, Montgomery, Oktibbeha and Webster counties. He is married to the former Cynthia Jackson, and has two children, Gracieann and Emily.
Both Barrett and Williams, Republicans, were elected in Special Election runoffs on Oct. 13.
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