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Samuel Henderson

Former Gulfport City Mayor

Florida

Samuel Henderson is the mayor of Gulfport, Florida, a position he has held since 2013. Before becoming mayor, he served on the Gulfport City Council, starting in 2009 and becoming Vice Mayor. Henderson's career is marked by his commitment to environmental issues, community development, and public policy. Henderson has extensive experience in environmental science and policy, including managing contaminated sites and promoting environmental preservation in Florida. He was first elected to the City Council in 2009 and became Vice Mayor before running for mayor in 2013. He has been re-elected multiple times, including in 2017.