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HOME & GARDEN
FROM CLOSING DEALS TO COMMUNITY CHANGE
Holly Gibbs Runs for Gulfport City Council
story by Lynn Lofton photos courtesy of Holly Gibbs
Holly S. Gibbs is introducing herself to the residents of Gulfport’s Ward Five. A lifelong Gulfport resident, she is deeply rooted in the community and graduated from MGCCC with a degree in Early Childhood Education and later completed the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Master Program.
“I’m a proud wife and mother of four, and my family has been my greatest source of inspiration and motivation,” she says. “I have been in real estate for over a decade and currently own Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Properties where
I manage a team of licensed agents serving Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. I enjoy helping buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate goals.”
Gibbs says business has taught her the value of hard work, accountability, and service. “Success isn’t just about numbers; it’s about relationships, trust, and always doing what’s right for clients and the community,” she adds.
She has also learned that leadership is about listening and taking action to create real solutions. “I won’t make everyone happy, but I will do what’s right,” she says.
A recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International for community service, Gibbs is inspired by strong leaders who put people first – those who serve with integrity and make a lasting
impact.
She is a board member of Lighthouse
Academy for Dyslexia; chair and former board member of the Harrison County Republican Club; founder of Helping Hand Food Program which has delivered 80,000+ pounds of fresh
food to residents in the three lower counties; and former executive director of Hands On Mississippi, coordinating volunteers and outreach initiatives.
“I am running for City Council because I believe in fiscal responsibility, public safety, and smart growth,” she says. “I want to ensure our tax dollars are spent the right way, benefiting our neighborhoods both north and south of I-10.”
Gibbs also wants to increase
police presence and improve infrastructure. “Local government impacts our daily lives, and community involvement is crucial,” she says. “When citizens stay informed and engaged, we can
hold leaders accountable and create real change. Let’s work together to make Ward Five a better place for our families, businesses, and future generations. Please vote on April 1.”
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Holly Gibbs
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