First Biloxi Resident Puts Name in Hat for Mayor

Thursday afternoon, Fofo Gilich became the first Biloxi resident to file paperwork declaring his intent to run for mayor in the special election scheduled for April 28th.

Under the state-required process for the special election, would be candidates must file a qualifying statement of intent, along with 50 signatures of registered Biloxi voters, with the municipal clerk. Candidates have until April 8th at 5 p.m. to file the required paperwork. Chief Administrative Officer for Biloxi, David Nichols says, "Our hope is that candidates will turn in the necessary paperwork as soon as they can."

Click on the video at left to watch our live on set interview with Gilich.