MISSISSIPPI
     Nov. 8, 2011 Governor


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TOGETHER, WE CAN WORK TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR MISSISSIPPI
 
Meet Johnny DuPree & his family
Monica N. DuPree (Daughter), Mrs. Johniece DuPree, Chandler DuPree Taylor (Grandson) Johnny DuPree, April DuPree Taylor (Daughter), Coustar Taylor (Son by marriage)
 
 

EDUCATION

 
2006- Doctoral Degree, Urban Higher Education, Jackson State University, Jackson
2000- Master of Science, Political Science, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg
1996- Bachelor of Science, Political Science, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg
1995- Associate of Arts, Jones County Junior College, Ellisville
1988- Mississippi Real Estate lnstitute (GRI)

WORK EXPERIENCE
 
  • July 2001 to present - Mayor, City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi
  • January 1992 to July 2001- Board of Supervisor, Forrest County, Mississippi
  • March 1987 to January 1992- School Board, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
  • 1988- Present - Broker, DuPree Realty, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
  • 1972-1987- Sales Manager, Sears, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
HONORS AND AWARDS
 
  • Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
  • 2001- Recipient, Pine Burr Council of Boy Scouts of America Award
  • 1994- Recipient, Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year
  • 2004- Recipient, Most lnfluential African American in Mississippi
  • Received Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Southern
  • January 2008- Received the Harriett Tubman Award from the Magnolia Board Association/Black Lawyers of Mississippi for those who withstand great obstacles
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS EXPERIENCE
 
  • Life Member, Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Board of Deacons
  • Life Member, Nationol Association for the Advancement of Colored People
  • Charter Member, Evening Optimist Club
  • Former Member, USM Foundation Board of Directors
  • USM Honor Club
  • Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, lnc.
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES
 
  • Served on the United Way Funds Distribution Committee
  • Participate in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
  • Serve on the Advisory Board for Christian Services
  • Former member of the Board for Homes of Hope
  • Served on the Boy Scout Pinebelt Council
  • An active participate in the Habitat for Humanity's Celeste Place Neighborhood Project Member of Hattiesburg Excel by 5 Coalition
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
 
  • Pine Belt Solid Waste Board of Directors
  • USM Partners for the Arts
  • USM Alumni Association
  • JCJC Alumni Association, Life
  • JSU Alumni Association, Life
  • USM Advisory Board for the School of Social Work
  • Area Development Partnership Board
  • Mississippi Municipal League
  • Mississippi Public Entity Service, lnc. and Liability Plan Board of Trustees
  • National League of Cities lnstitute for Youth, Education, & Family
  • The United States Conference of Mayors
  • John C. Stennis Institute of Government State Executive Development lnstitute (MSU)
  • Former Board Member, William Winter Committee on Racial Reconciliation
  • November 2006- Participant on The University of Southern Mississippi Presidential Board Search Committee
  • 2006- National Renewable Energy Association Board of Directors
  • May 2009- Commencement Speaker, Spring Graduate Students Commencement, Jackson State University
  • August 2001- Commencement Speaker, Summer Commencement, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Federal Election Reform Act Commission fer Mississippi
  • Southern Rapid Rail Transit Commission
  • 2005-2006- 2nd Vice President, Mississippi Munlcipal League
  • 2006-2007- 1st Vice President, Mississippi Municipal League
  • 2007-2008- President of Mississippi Municipal League

 




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I BELIEVE
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE
MISSISSIPPI FIRST
 
WWW.
JOHNNYDUPREE.COM
 
I BELIEVE IN EDUCATION
 
- Fully funding our public schools and more resources for our teachers
- Investing in early childhood development, both public and private
- Education Coaches to help all our children succeed
 

I BELIEVE IN JOBS
 
- Developing incentive programs for small businesses and entrepreneurs
- Requiring recruited businesses to hire Mississippi workers and contractors
- Expanding vocational training programs through community colleges and trade unions
 
I BELIEVE IN FAIRNESS
 
- Addressing issues facing women and children in Mississippi
- Medicaid is an essential service that should be fully funded
- Corporations receiving incentives and tax breaks should be creating jobs and giving back to our communities
 
I BELIEVE IN JOHNNY
 
- Served as School Board President County Supervisor, and currently serving third term as Mayor of Hattiesburg
- Small business owner
- Married for 38 years with two daughters and a grandson


VOTE DUPREE

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY - AUGUST 2, 2011
GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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  • THREE-TERM MAYOR OF HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI
  • HATTIESBURG WAS ONE OF ONLY CITIES IN MS TO ADD 1,000 JOBS OVER LAST YEAR
  • HAS NOT RAISED TAXES IN 10 YEARS AS MAYOR OF HATTIESBURG
  • RECEIVED A BACHELORS AND MASTERS DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
  • EARNED DOCTORATE IN URBAN HIGHER EDUCATION FROM JSU
  • LIFE-LONG DEMOCRAT
  • MARRIED FOR 38 YEARS WITH TWO DAUGHTERS AND ONE GRANDSON

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE
MISSISSIPPI FIRST
 
VOTE FOR DUPREE AUGUST 2, 2011

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
 
11 REASONS TO VOTE DUPREE IN 2011
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