Willie Lee Simmons
Willie Lee Simmons (born March 21, 1947) is an American politician and former member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 13th District, where he served from 1993 to 2020. Simmons ran for election to the Mississippi Transportation Commission; he won the election, becoming the Central Commissioner.[1] He is a member of the Democratic Party.[2] His daughter is Sarita Simmons, Senator for Mississippi's 13th district.[3]
Willie Lee Simmons | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for the Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Central District | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Dick Hall |
| Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office January 5, 1993 – January 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Crook |
| Succeeded by | Sarita Simmons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Willie Lee Simmons Utica, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rosie Sibley |
| Residence | Cleveland, Mississippi |
| Alma mater | Alcorn State University (BS) Delta State University (EdS, MS) |
References
- "Central Commissioner". mdot.ms.gov. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- "Willie Simmons". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- "Former District 13 state senator and current Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons honored this week | The Enterprise-Tocsin". www.enterprise-tocsin.com. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
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