After 36 years, the City of Pass Christian has a new City Attorney, Jim Simpson. On July 1, the Board of Alderman voted unanimously to appoint highly respected and experienced attorney Jim Simpson to serve as the City’s new City Attorney.

Jim’s legal experience is vast and very impressive as he previously represented the City of Long Beach, the City of Gulfport, the City of Biloxi, the City of Ocean Springs, the Long Beach School District, City of Pass Christian (bond matter), Harrison County Utility Authority, Harrison County Development Commission, Diamondhead Water and Sewer District, George County (Mississippi), Singing River Mental Health Services Region XIV and the Mississippi State Port Authority. 

He is very familiar with the Mississippi State legislative process after serving 14 years in the Mississippi House of Representatives. While in the state legislature, he achieved national recognition as National Legislator of the Year by the American Legislative Exchange Council. 

Once appointed, Jim thanked the Mayor and the Board of Alderman and stated that his family was originally from Pass Christian and that he was born and raised here. He commented, “this is one of the biggest honors of my legal career to represent you. I won’t let you down”.