City of

Horn Lake, Mississippi

Stormwater

Info

City Hall - Mayor Nat Baker and Board of Aldermen

Back left to right: Mayor Nat Baker, Alderman Derek Downing, Alderman John E. Jones, Jr., Alderman Chris Sheley, Alderman Tom Polzin, Alderman Donnie 'Chigger' White, Front: Alderman Tim Smith and Alderman Amy Lay

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen coordinate the governmental functions of Horn Lake.

Mayor	Nat Baker
Alderman-At-Large	Donnie 'Chigger' White
Alderman Ward 1	Amy Lay
Alderman Ward 2	Chris Sheley
Alderman Ward 3	Tim Smith
Alderman Ward 4	Tom Polzin
Alderman Ward 5	Derek Downing
Alderman Ward 6	John E. Jones, Jr.
City Clerk	Diane Stewart
Chief of Police	Darryl Whaley
Interim City Engineer	Gerald Davis
Fire Chief	David Linville
Human Resources-Comm. Dev..	Arianne Jenkins
Planning Director	Anita Rainey
Public Works Director	C. Spencer Shield
Parks Director	Tommy Bledsoe
Click on the person's name that you want to view their individual or department page.

Mayor’s Office

The Mayor’s Office is open from 7:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. Although the Mayor has an “open door” policy, he is extremely busy and may not be able to see you unless you have made an appointment. However his assistant, Frances Williams, will be glad to help you with any issues you may have and direct you to the correct department. She will also be able to schedule you an appointment to see the Mayor.

To contact the Mayor or Ms. Williams you may call 662-342-3502 or e-mail fwilliams@hornlake.org

City Hall - (662)393-6178 Utility System - (662)393-0249 Court Dept. - (662)342-3541

Board Meetings - Mayor and Board of Aldermen meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of every month beginning at 6 p.m. In the event you would like to address the Mayor and Board as a whole, you must submit your name(s) and a summary of the matter(s) to be presented to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at least two (2) working days in advance of the meeting to the Mayor or City Clerk.

City Holidays - City Hall offices are closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (third Monday in January), President's Day (third Monday in February), Good Friday, Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Veteran's Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day and the day after Christmas Day and the day before or after any other day as may be proclaimed by the Governor and approved by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. A recognized holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. A recognized holiday that falls on a Sunday will be recognized on the following Monday.

Elections - You may register to vote in City Hall during normal business hours. All Municipal Elections are held every four (4) years.

Taxes - The City's current tax rate (millage rate) is 42.0 mill. A mill is defined as one tenth of a cent. The Tax Assessor for Desoto County assesses all taces and all taxes are paid to the Desoto County Tax Collector. Therefore, you do not have to pay you Ad Valorem-Real, Auto and Personal Property Taxes at the City. In order to determine the estimated taxes that will be due on your real property taxes you use the estimated appraised value of your residential property times 10% and that times 30.0%. If you qualify for Homestead Exemptions, over 65 exemptions, Disabled exemptions with Desoto County, you will likewise be exempt from the City Taxes up to the amount allowed by State Law.

Utility Payments - All utility payments due to be paid to the City may be paid during normal business hours or in the night deposit located on the left wall right inside the first set of sliding glass doors anytime.

Privilege (Business) License - If you own or operate a business you must apply for a privilege license at City Hall during the normal business hours. The privilege license is for one year beginning October of each year and must be renewed annually prior to October 1.