Jason Camp, MS Local Gov Guy

05/28/2026

A great week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with the Mississippi Assessors and Collectors Association!

05/19/2026

Thank you to the MS Municipal Clerk's Association for nominating me for the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) Institute Directors Award of Excellence. This recognition means a great deal, but it is really a reflection of the people I have the privilege to work with every day.

05/13/2026

When was the last time you spoke to your neighbor?

Nobody's socializing with their neighbors anymore via Axios

Americans are staying home more, but connecting with neighbors less as digital life grows.

05/06/2026

Over the next 2 weeks the MSU Extension Center for Government and Community Development is hosting the 2026 Certified Appraisers School on the Mississippi State University campus. The course is offered in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Revenue. The course will take participants through all aspects of property tax assessment.

05/01/2026

Day 2 of the Spring Municipal Clerks Conference focused on Codification of ordinances, Human Resources, Legal Updates, PERS and learning about the great work of Starkville Strong.

04/29/2026

Municipal Clerks are on the Mississippi State University campus this week for the Spring Municipal Clerk Conference. Today kicks off the event with workshops by the Mississippi State University Libraries and campus tours.

04/23/2026

This is an important development for local governments to monitor.

While many localities are well-positioned for the accessibility standards, some are still learning about them, an expert said.

04/15/2026

Today we are welcoming municipal officials and the Mississippi Municipal Service Company to Mississippi State University for a Liability Workshop. It’s great to see our local leaders engaged and moving their communities forward.