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Billy Hewes (William Gardner Hewes III) was born on 27 October, 1961 in New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Billy Hewes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?

Popular As William Gardner Hewes III
Occupation State legislator; Insurance agent; Real estate broker
Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 27 October, 1961
Birthday 27 October
Birthplace New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S.
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1961

William Gardner Hewes III (born October 27, 1961) is an American Republican politician.

He is the mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi and the former President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate.

Hewes was born in New Iberia, Louisiana October 27, 1961 and moved to Gulfport, Mississippi, where he attended Harrison Central High School.

1984

He later graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Hewes represented Senate District 49, which contained Harrison County, Mississippi.

1992

He served from his election in 1992 until 2012, serving as President Pro Tempore from 2008 until 2012.

Hewes was also the founding chairman of the Mississippi National Guard Legislative Caucus while in the Senate.

As Senator, Hewes authored Mississippi’s Seller’s Disclosure Statement for Real Estate transactions, as well as Mississippi’s Prepaid College Tuition Program (MPACT), and funding for the Lynn Meadows Children’s Museum.

An advocate for business interests, he was engaged in Tort reform initiatives, as well as early efforts to change the State Flag.

2011

Hewes was an unsuccessful candidate for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi in 2011.

After losing the Republican primary election to Tate Reeves by a 14-point margin, Hewes endorsed him in the general election.

2013

Billy Hewes, a Republican, serves as the Mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi, the state's second largest city, having won office in the 2013 City of Gulfport General Election, in which he ran unopposed.

Hewes’s leadership was instrumental in the construction of the Mississippi Aquarium, the creation of the Harbor Lights Winter Festival, and support of the emerging Blue Economy, which is bringing a new maritime research and development component to the region’s economy.

As Mayor of Mississippi’s largest coastal city, Hewes publicly advocated for a change to Mississippi’s State Flag.

He served as National Chairman of the American Legislative Exchange Council and as chairman of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission.

2019

As Mayor, Hewes served an unprecedented two terms as Chairman of the Mississippi Municipal League (2019-2021), and since 2018, he has served on the U.S. Department of Commerce First Responder Network Authority Board.

He is also a member of the advisory board for the U.S. Department of Interior National Park System.

A graduate of Leadership Mississippi and Leadership Gulf Coast, Hewes is a member of the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, and is a past president of the Gulfport Jaycees.

Hewes also serves on the Board of the South Mississippi Planning and Development District.

The Hewes family is one of the founding families of the City of Gulfport.

Hewes is related to the first Mayor of Gulfport.

In addition, Billy's grandfather served as a Chancery judge, and his father served on the Gulfport City Council.

He is married to Paula Hewes (née Morton) and has four children.

His mother-in-law Ruby Morton, was a national Goodwill Ambassador for South Mississippi.

Hewes is an insurance agent and real estate broker with The Hewes Agency and Billy Hewes Real Estate.

He is also a songwriter and musician, having served on the Mississippi Blues Commission.

Hewes has had songs featured in two movie soundtracks (Stay with Me - Precious Cargo), (Mississippi Christmas - Christmas in MS) and his band, Cut Bait, performs at festivals and fundraising events.

The album, “She’s Got the Moves,” was released in 2021.

Hewes was named Legislator of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Realtors.