McComb joins Mississippi Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials after split vote

White mayor breaks tie: City to join black caucus

MCCOMB – McComb’s white mayor broke a 3-3 tie along racial lines to affiliate the city with the Mississippi Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials.

The Enterprise-Journal reported the city’s three black selectmen voted last week to apply, while the three white selectmen voted against applying.
Mayor Whitney Rawlings voted to apply.

ClarionLedger
3/29/15