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[[File:Stacey Pickering speaking at the Neshoba County Fair.jpg|thumb|right|Pickering speaking at the Neshoba County Fair in 2013]] |
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Pickering was elected state auditor in 2007, when he defeated the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] |
Pickering was elected state auditor in 2007, when he defeated the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] Mike Sumrall, 55 to 45 percent, in the general election.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mississippi Secretary of State|title=Total Votes Reported by County for the 2007 General Election|url=http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2007/Statewide%20Results/State%20Auditor.pdf}}</ref> He was sworn-in on January 10, 2008.<ref>{{cite news| last = Byrd| first = Shelia| title = 7 statewide officials take oath of office| newspaper = Hattiesburg American| pages = 3A, 9A | date = January 11, 2008| url = https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109036414/hattiesburg-american/}}</ref> In 2011, Pickering received only third-party opposition as he defeated [[Reform Party of the United States of America|Reform Party]] [[Nomination|nominee]] Ashley Norwood, 76 to 24 percent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mississippi Secretary of State|title=Official Tabulation of Vote for State Office of Auditor|url=http://www.sos.ms.gov/links/elections/results/statewide/Auditor_Statewide%20-%20General%20Election%202011%20Results.pdf}}</ref> |
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In June 2012, Pickering was honored with the National State Auditor's Association's "National Excellence in Accountability Award" for his work on accountability and oversight regarding the [[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009]].<ref>{{cite web|title=State Auditor Stacey Pickering Wins National Award for Excellence in Accountability|date=27 June 2012|url=http://www2.osa.ms.gov/news/state-auditor-stacey-pickering-wins-national-award-for-excellence-in-accountability/}}</ref> In 2009, the [[United States Department of Defense]] honored him with a "Patriot Award" from its Mississippi Committee on Employer's Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in recognition of his extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the Mississippi National Guard and Reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pickering Honored by DOD for Extraordinary Support of Employees Who Serve|date=10 March 2009|url=http://www2.osa.ms.gov/news/pickering-honored-by-dod-for-extraordanary-support-of-employees-who-serve/}}</ref> Pickering received this same award again in May, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Auditor Stacey Pickering Receives Second Patriot Award|date=8 May 2013|url=http://www2.osa.ms.gov/news/auditor-stacey-pickering-receives-second-patriot-award/}}</ref> |
In June 2012, Pickering was honored with the National State Auditor's Association's "National Excellence in Accountability Award" for his work on accountability and oversight regarding the [[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009]].<ref>{{cite web|title=State Auditor Stacey Pickering Wins National Award for Excellence in Accountability|date=27 June 2012|url=http://www2.osa.ms.gov/news/state-auditor-stacey-pickering-wins-national-award-for-excellence-in-accountability/}}</ref> In 2009, the [[United States Department of Defense]] honored him with a "Patriot Award" from its Mississippi Committee on Employer's Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in recognition of his extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the Mississippi National Guard and Reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pickering Honored by DOD for Extraordinary Support of Employees Who Serve|date=10 March 2009|url=http://www2.osa.ms.gov/news/pickering-honored-by-dod-for-extraordanary-support-of-employees-who-serve/}}</ref> Pickering received this same award again in May, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Auditor Stacey Pickering Receives Second Patriot Award|date=8 May 2013|url=http://www2.osa.ms.gov/news/auditor-stacey-pickering-receives-second-patriot-award/}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:43, 6 September 2022
Stacey Pickering | |
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| 41st Auditor of Mississippi | |
| In office January 10, 2008 – July 12, 2018 | |
| Governor | Haley Barbour Phil Bryant |
| Preceded by | Phil Bryant |
| Succeeded by | Shad White |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 42nd district | |
| In office January 6, 2004 – January 8, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Vincent Scoper |
| Succeeded by | Chris McDaniel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stacey Eugene Pickering July 12, 1968 Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Whitney Pickering |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Charles W. Pickering (uncle) Chip Pickering (cousin) |
| Education | Jones County Junior College Samford University (BS) New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (MS) |
Stacey Eugene Pickering (born July 12, 1968) is a politician and public official from Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Pickering has served as a Mississippi State Senator, as State Auditor of Mississippi, and as executive director of the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board.
Background
Pickering is a seventh-generation Mississippian, reared in the Hebron community of Jones County on the family dairy farm. He graduated from West Jones High School as a National 4-H scholarship winner and continued his education at Jones County Junior College. He furthered his educational career by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and a master's degree in marriage and family counseling in 1993 from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Before serving in the State Senate, Pickering worked in the private sector as the director of governmental affairs and inside sales manager for Howard Technology Solutions, a division of Howard Industries in Laurel, Mississippi.
He serves as a chaplain in the Mississippi Air National Guard of the 186th Air Refueling Wing.
State Senate
Pickering represented District 42, based in Jones County, in the Mississippi State Senate, to which he was elected in 2003, after incumbent state senator, Vincent Scoper, decided to retire.[1][2][3] Pickering served as chairman of two committees: Local and Private, and Enrolled Bills. He was named by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) to the national policy task forces on transportation and homeland security.
He served as co-chairman of the Mississippi Legislative Sportsman's Caucus that pushed successfully for passage of pro-hunting legislation.
State Auditor
Pickering was elected state auditor in 2007, when he defeated the Democrat Mike Sumrall, 55 to 45 percent, in the general election.[4] He was sworn-in on January 10, 2008.[5] In 2011, Pickering received only third-party opposition as he defeated Reform Party nominee Ashley Norwood, 76 to 24 percent.[6]
In June 2012, Pickering was honored with the National State Auditor's Association's "National Excellence in Accountability Award" for his work on accountability and oversight regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.[7] In 2009, the United States Department of Defense honored him with a "Patriot Award" from its Mississippi Committee on Employer's Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in recognition of his extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the Mississippi National Guard and Reserve.[8] Pickering received this same award again in May, 2013.[9]
In 2014, Pickering received the David M. Walker Excellence in Government Performance and Accountability Award, a national award presented once every two years to three auditors from the public sector accountability community who represent federal, state, and local governments.[10]
He also served on the Domestic Working Group for the office of the Comptroller General of the United States and the Financial Management and Intergovernmental Affairs and Performance Audit Committees for the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers.
Pickering resigned in 2018.[11]
2012 presidential campaign
Pickering served as the chairman of Mitt Romney's Mississippi campaign during the 2012 presidential campaign.[12]
Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board
Pickering served as executive director of the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board (MSVA) from 2018 to 2022. In May 2022, MSVA issued a press release stating that Pickering and his chief of staff were both resigning.[11] Following the press release, WLBT News reported that Pickering resigned because he had an unprofessional relationship with his chief of staff.[13][14] WLBT also alleged abuse of state time and alluded to a possible criminal probe.[13][14]
Personal
Pickering and his wife, Whitney, reside in Laurel, Mississippi, with their four children. The Pickerings have served as past presidents of their children's Parent Teacher Organization and volunteer for the Laurel Rogers Museum of Art. Pickering is a Mason, volunteer firefighter, member of the National Rifle Association and Sigma Nu fraternity. He serves on the board of the Pine Burr Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.[15]
He is a cousin of former U.S. Representative Chip Pickering of Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, and a nephew of Charles W. Pickering, a former state senator, Republican party state chairman, and a former judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.
Electoral history
| Mississippi State Senate 42nd District election, 2003 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Stacey Pickering | 10,932 | 58.77 |
| Democratic | Randy Ellzey | 7,669 | 41.23 |
| Mississippi Auditor election, 2007 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Stacey Pickering | 399,279 | 54.97 |
| Democratic | Mike Sumrall | 327,033 | 45.03 |
| Mississippi Auditor election, 2011 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Stacey Pickering (inc.) | 596,395 | 75.62 |
| Reform | Ashley Norwood | 192,271 | 24.38 |
| Mississippi Auditor Republican primary election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Stacey Pickering (inc.) | 183,367 | 67.74 |
| Republican | Mary Hawkins-Butler | 87,318 | 32.26 |
| Mississippi Auditor election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Stacey Pickering (inc.) | 453,601 | 63.99 |
| Democratic | Jocelyn "Joce" Pepper Pritchett | 245,899 | 34.69 |
| Reform | Lajena Walley | 9,380 | 1.32 |
References
- ^ "Mississippi Senator Vince Scoper Announces Plans for Retirement".
- ^ "16 Jan 2003, 17 - The Times of South Mississippi at". Newspapers.com. 2003-01-16. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MS State Senate 42 Race - Nov 04, 2003".
- ^ Mississippi Secretary of State. "Total Votes Reported by County for the 2007 General Election" (PDF).
- ^ Byrd, Shelia (January 11, 2008). "7 statewide officials take oath of office". Hattiesburg American. pp. 3A, 9A.
- ^ Mississippi Secretary of State. "Official Tabulation of Vote for State Office of Auditor" (PDF).
- ^ "State Auditor Stacey Pickering Wins National Award for Excellence in Accountability". 27 June 2012.
- ^ "Pickering Honored by DOD for Extraordinary Support of Employees Who Serve". 10 March 2009.
- ^ "Auditor Stacey Pickering Receives Second Patriot Award". 8 May 2013.
- ^ "State Auditor's Work Recognized with National Award". 25 August 2014.
- ^ a b Mitchell, J.T. (May 16, 2022). "Stacey Pickering officially resigns from state VA board". SuperTalk Mississippi Media.
- ^ "Mitt Romney Set to be in Mississippi for July Fundraiser".
- ^ a b LeMaster, C. J. "3 On Your Side Investigates: State of Affairs". wlbt.com. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ^ a b reporter@leader-call.com, Cam Bonelli. "Veterans 'affairs'?". Laurel Leader-Call. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "StaceyPickering.com: About Stacey".
External links
- 1968 births
- 21st-century American politicians
- Baptists from Mississippi
- Jones County Junior College alumni
- Living people
- Mississippi Republicans
- Mississippi state senators
- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary alumni
- People from Laurel, Mississippi
- Military personnel from Mississippi
- Samford University alumni
- State Auditors of Mississippi