Local Government
The Town of Heidelberg is governed by a Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Elections are held every four years, and open board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. No level of government is closer to the people than that represented by our mayors, aldermen, councilmen, and commissioners. Municipal government is truly the people’s government.
David Taylor, II- Mayor of Heidelberg
I, David Taylor II, was sworn in as Mayor of Heidelberg on June 30, 2021 to serve the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025. As Mayor, I will strive to represent the citizens of Heidelberg and be the voice of the Board of Aldermen.
I am a graduate of Heidelberg High School, Alcorn State University, and William Carey University with degrees in Agricultural Economics (B.S.) and Math Education (M.Ed.). I have been a public school educator for over 14 years and coached the sports of basketball and volleyball. Also, I have served as co-advisor for BETA Club and Student Council.
I am married to Shana Taylor and father to a son, David III, and a daughter, Bella-Marie. I am a life-long member of Greater Beaver Meadow MBC
I have the motto of the 3 P's, "Progress, Professionalism, & Positivity".
I look forward to the beautification, restoration, and progression of our beloved Town of Heidelberg, where we DIG DEEP & LIVE WELL.
Email: heidelbergmayor@gmail.com
HEIDELBERG Board of Aldermen
Verlina Forthner - Alderwoman of Ward 1
Thanks to the citizens for selecting me to represent the Town of Heidelberg as Ward 1 Alderwoman.
I have resided in Heidelberg all of my life. I am a Class of 1976 graduate of Heidelberg High School. I attended JCJC and Pearl River CC.
I am retired from Trustmark Bank after 26 years of employment and, currently, employed with Magnolia State Bank for the past 4 1/2 years.
I am married to Donald Forthner and we have three daughters, Tisha, Kristal, and Allison, and six grandchildren.
I am a member of Wesley Chapel AME Church of Heidelberg, MS.
I am so excited to be a part of this new era in Heidelberg, "A new horizon for a better tomorrow."
Carolyn McFarland - Alderwoman of Ward 2
Dorothy Floyd - Alderwoman of Ward 3
Richard Ball - Alderman of Ward 4
Richard Ball serves as Alderman of Ward 4, which covers the southern portion of Heidelberg (including several blocks of Main Street).
Alderman Ball is retired from the United States Air Force, serving in the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise and as a Recruiting Operations Manager. He is a graduate of Heidelberg Academy, The Community College of the Air Force, and Peru State College with degrees in Business Administration, Human Resources, and Electronics.
Alderman Ball is married to CMSgt Rhonda Ball, USAF (ret.), and has two daughters and three granddaughters. He is a member of Heidelberg Baptist Church and a lifelong musician, guitarist, and Ford Mustang enthusiast.
Delicia Henderson - Alderwoman of Ward 5
Teresa Harvey
Teresa Harvey
Teresa Harvey
Town Clerk
Kim Pittman
Teresa Harvey
Teresa Harvey
Deputy Clerk