The Rankin County Board of Supervisors issued the following statement.
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors has formally received the resignation of District 2 Supervisor, Scott Berry, effective June 13, 2025. Supervisor Berry has accepted a full-time, private sector position with a nationally recognized fire apparatus supplier. His full time duties with his new employer will mean that he cannot continue serving as an elected supervisor.
In announcing his resignation Supervisor Berry stated, "It is with a heavy heart that I offer my resignation as a supervisor, a position that I have enjoyed for the past 18 months. In my tenure, Supervisor District 2 has continued to see unprecedented growth in residential and commercial development and the county is incredibly well-positioned for future growth and prosperity. I am especially excited about the prospects for continued cooperation between the county and our municipalities in expanding economic prosperity to the citizens of Rankin County. Further, during my time as Supervisor I have seen incredible cooperation between the leadership of Rankin County and our state leadership, as well as our elected representatives in Washington, D.C. That cooperation has positioned Rankin County well to receive funding for large capital improvement projects that benefit every citizen of Rankin County. While I love my role as an elected official, I have been offered a unique opportunity to return to my first love, which is fire services. After
having served for 27 years as the Reservoir Fire Chief, I miss daily interaction with my colleagues in the fire services vocation and industry. This new opportunity will allow me to work closely with the men and women of fire response, and I am excited to return to the industry that I love so much and to which I gave most of my work life."
Supervisor Sid Scarbrough, the current Board President, remarked, "Scott Berry has served the citizens of Supervisor District 2 with honor and distinction. Scott brings so many valuable qualities to his role as an elected official, among them, a careful and measured approach to decision-making and a sharp mind. Scott is also an exceptional listener. When constituents talk to Scott, they know that he cares about their situation and that he is willing to search for a solution to any problems they may have. And they know that he will work tirelessly to bring about a solution if possible. Scott was selected by the Board of Supervisors to be our primary representative in Washington, D.C., for federal initiatives. Scott is an exceptional representative of the citizens of Rankin County. Scott also represented the Board of Supervisors in our search for a new executive director of our economic development authority. Scott's influence in that search process will pay incredible dividends for our citizens for years to come. We consider Scott a great friend and fellow public servant. While we will miss him greatly, we certainly understand Scott's decision to take advantage of a great opportunity that will be in the best interest of his
family and his future."
The Board of Supervisors will acknowledge the vacancy that is created by this resignation at an upcoming board meeting. Until that time, the Board will have no further comment.
21 comments:
Good for him to have enough integrity to avoid double-dipping with “fuzzy” (lying/theft) timesheets like so many of the fine Christian white boys in rankin do.
I cannot think of a bad thing to say about that guy
Yes, that’s what lying mayor of Jackson should have done
Hear hear! (Or "here here" for Niknar rednecks)
He’s actually the good one of the bunch! Should hustle up Gaines and Bailey getting the hell out I hope!
I was hopeful it was Steve Gaines that resigned but knew it wasn’t likely if the Sheriff was allowed to stay.
Thank you! It takes one honest man to stand up to the tyranny going on in Rankin County. I'm assuming the records they are withholding from the press/public does not exonerate the sheriff like the sheriff had hoped. Wish he would call for a vote on term limits on the way out the door.
So what’s next, another election or will someone be appointed?
I’ve lived in Rankin County my whole life, 65 years. One Rankin County Supervisor, want to be lil dictators, out is…a pretty good start.
I’m glad it is for a positive reason and not something like a terminal illness.
berry was the only honest politician i ever met. and ive met a jillion.
i saw the headline and immediately thought gaines had resigned.
i was socked and saddened when i read it was berry. berry was the best.
Surely I misread this. He no longer works for the county, but resigned and expects to be paid for 13 additional days (
.No wonder people are bailing out and moving to Madison county.
Scott is a wonderful guy and a good supervisor. He was also a great fire chief, and he will do well at whatever he does. I wish him nothing but the best. I hope we elect someone as honest and caring as Scott as our new supervisor. Thanks so much, Scott.
He can talk to Feds freely now.
What's the difference between Rankin County rednecks and Madison County rednecks?
amount of debt....
Don't be fooled, people; Scott Berry is not as great as he claims to be. If you read his statement, you'll see that he is planning to work for a fire apparatus supplier. Coincidentally, Rankin County is about to build three to four new fire stations. Wonder who will win that contract?
I was a reservoir volunteer back in the early aughts. Scott was a great fire chief and all around good guy. He will be missed on the BoS.
9:21 rankin county doesn’t own any fire stations. Every fire department is a contracted entity with the county. And he said he was going to work to sell fire trucks not fire stations.
How that guy was ever a fire chief is pretty amazing.
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