List of mayors of Meridian, Mississippi
Twenty-first century

List of mayors of Meridian, Mississippi

Section Title: Twenty-first century
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Mayor name	Term	Accomplishments

John Robert Smith	1993–2009	Smith oversaw many development and revitalization projects, particularly focused around downtown and inner-city neighborhoods. He helped renovate Union Station, promoted restoration of the historic Grand Opera House into the Riley Center, and spearheaded the development of a HOPE VI mixed-income housing project.

Cheri Barry	2009–2013	Barry was the city's first female mayor. Upon her election, Barry worked to cancel an agreement with the city and Historic Restoration Inc.

Percy Bland	2013–present	Bland won election on June 4, 2013, and took office on July 1. He is the city's first black mayor.

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John Robert Smith served four terms as the mayor of Meridian, Mississippi.

final_sentence: John Robert Smith served four terms as the mayor of Meridian, Mississippi.