Mar 17, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Sunshine Week: Process for record requests frustrating
Reporter Sarah Fowler requested the texts of Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler for the month of November 2015 on her city cell phone or work-related, taxpayer reimbursement texts on her personal phone Feb. 4.
Reporter Sarah Fowler requested the texts of Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler for the month of November 2015 on her city cell phone or work-related, taxpayer reimbursement texts on her personal phone Feb. 4.
Oct 14, 2015: Madison County Journal: Pickering denies audit was intentional
Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler ran against Pickering for the Republican nomination for State Auditor in August.
Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler ran against Pickering for the Republican nomination for State Auditor in August.
Aug 4, 2015: WLBT: 5 statewide incumbents win GOP primaries in Mississippi
Pickering defeated Mary Hawkins Butler, a longtime Madison mayor, who said Pickering was wrong to use campaign money to pay for personal expenses such as vehicles, travel and a garage door. Pickering said his spending was aboveboard.
Pickering defeated Mary Hawkins Butler, a longtime Madison mayor, who said Pickering was wrong to use campaign money to pay for personal expenses such as vehicles, travel and a garage door. Pickering said his spending was aboveboard.
Aug 3, 2015: Mississippi Conservative Daily: A Note to Conservative Voters: Stacey Pickering is THE Establishment Candidate in the Race for State Auditor
Mary Hawkins Butler does not have Establishment support. She is no longer in the esteemed “Inner Circle.” She has been ostracized by the Barbours, who, from rumors circulating around the state, did not want her to run against their boy Pickering.
Mary Hawkins Butler does not have Establishment support. She is no longer in the esteemed “Inner Circle.” She has been ostracized by the Barbours, who, from rumors circulating around the state, did not want her to run against their boy Pickering.
Aug 1, 2015: Mississippi PEP: Clarion Ledger endorses Mary Hawkins Butler for State Auditor.
Incumbent Stacey Pickering is currently dogged with too many questions about no-bid contracts using state funds and the possibility of illegal campaign expenditures, both of which are the target of an FBI investigation.
Incumbent Stacey Pickering is currently dogged with too many questions about no-bid contracts using state funds and the possibility of illegal campaign expenditures, both of which are the target of an FBI investigation.
July 23, 2015: WTOK: Republican Candidate for State Auditor Visits Meridian
Mary Hawkins Butler is running in the Republican primary for that position. She currently serves as the mayor of the city of Madison. Butler says she is looking to bring more accountability to the position. Butler says one of her goals is to get Mississippi off the list as the most corrupt state in the country.
Mary Hawkins Butler is running in the Republican primary for that position. She currently serves as the mayor of the city of Madison. Butler says she is looking to bring more accountability to the position. Butler says one of her goals is to get Mississippi off the list as the most corrupt state in the country.
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July 21, 2015: WDAM: State candidates campaign in Lamar County
Among the attendees were State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, candidate for Attorney Gen. Mike Hurst, candidate for Southern District Public Service Commissioner Tony Smith as well as Stacey Pickering and Mary Hawkins Butler, who are both running for state auditor. July 16, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Incumbents rack up cash
Republican Mary Hawkins Butler: Raised $143,858. Spent $113,030. Cash on hand $30,828. July 9, 2015: Sun Herald: Public corruption on candidates' and voters' minds
One candidate, Madison Mayor Mary Butler, who's running for state auditor, suggested there are irregularities in Auditor Stacey Pickering's campaign account. "One thing that has been burdening me," Bulter said at the event sponsored by the three Coast counties' Republican Party organizations, "is the mystery of the campaign account of our state auditor. We need to look at that. We need to see that those regulations and laws are abided by by the one who monitors us, the watchdog, the same as he holds others accountable for." |
July 6, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Madison Co., AT&T settle dispute over $84,867.42 check
Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler said Monday the checks were made out to the city. Explaining the confusion, Butler noted the city also receives franchise fee checks from AT&T. Regardless, Butler said the city would pay back the funds.
Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler said Monday the checks were made out to the city. Explaining the confusion, Butler noted the city also receives franchise fee checks from AT&T. Regardless, Butler said the city would pay back the funds.
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June 23, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawsuit looms in Madison over missing funds
Tuesday morning, Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler said via text message, "we are all waiting on the company." June 11, 2015: Washington Times: Mississippi candidates file new campaign finance reports
Republican Mary Hawkins Butler: Raised $143,444. Spent $40,471. Cash on hand $102,973. June 4, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Cochran, Butler, Sojourner potential trial witnesses
Sen. Thad Cochran, Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler and state Sen. Melanie Sojourner are among potential witnesses in the trial of a political blogger accused of breaking into the nursing home room of Cochran's late wife. May 27, 2015: Desot0 Times Tribune: State Auditor's race heating up
The G.O.P. candidates, in alphabetical order, for State Auditor are Mary Hawkins-Butler and incumbent State Auditor Stacey Pickering. May 13, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Candidates raise $2.3 million
Auditor Stacey Pickering posted strong numbers with $204,071 raised and $213,797 cash-on-hand. His opponent in the Republican Primary, Madison Mayor Mary Harkins Butler raised $142,945 and has $112,825 cash-on-hand. Butler and her husband contributed $125,000 to the campaign. Democrat Jocelyn Pritchett raised $63,603 and maintains $46,237 cash-on-hand. She gave her campaign $11,063. The Reform candidate for Auditor did not file a report. |
Apr 28, 2015: WLBT: Defamation lawsuit against mayor delayed
The filing of a defamation lawsuit against Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler is being delayed. The attorney says more complainants are coming forward.
The filing of a defamation lawsuit against Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler is being delayed. The attorney says more complainants are coming forward.
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Apr 24, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 'Going for the jugular' - Warnock to sue Madison mayor
One of three public officials called corrupt by Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler Thursday during her state of city address said Friday he hired an attorney to sue her. Apr 24, 2015: Jackson Jambalaya: Rudy returns fire at Mayor Mary
Dorsey Carson, attorney for Rudy Warnock, and Mr. Warnock both issued the following statements. Mr. Warnock is the engineer for Madison County. Apr 24, 2015: Y'all Politics: Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler state of the city address in its entirety
Starts to get interesting at 14:30 Apr 10, 2015: Laurel Leader-Call: Auditor hopeful campaigns on Pickering’s home turf
State auditor candidate Mary Hawkins Butler came to incumbent opponent Stacey Pickering’s hometown |
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Mar 10, 2015: Southern Political Report: Mississippi Democrats set for another shellacking
Republican incumbents are favored in the other down-ballot races, although Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler (R) should give state Auditor Stacey Pickering (R) a serious primary challenge.
Republican incumbents are favored in the other down-ballot races, although Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler (R) should give state Auditor Stacey Pickering (R) a serious primary challenge.
Mar 4, 2015:: Neshoba Democrat: Candidate slate set for primaries
For State Auditor: incumbent Stacey Pickering of Jones and Mary Hawkins Butler of Madison, both Republicans; and Joce Pepper Pritchett of Jackson, a Democrat.
For State Auditor: incumbent Stacey Pickering of Jones and Mary Hawkins Butler of Madison, both Republicans; and Joce Pepper Pritchett of Jackson, a Democrat.
Feb 9, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler qualifies to run for auditor
After months of consideration, Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler has qualified to run for state auditor.
After months of consideration, Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler has qualified to run for state auditor.
Jan 6, 2015: Sun Herald: Madison mayor just might challenge Pickering
A longshot potential candidate seems to be inching toward running in the Republican primary. Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler has been testing South Mississippi for support should she decide to run for state auditor
A longshot potential candidate seems to be inching toward running in the Republican primary. Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler has been testing South Mississippi for support should she decide to run for state auditor
Feb 6, 2013: Jackson Free Press: Madison Mayor Tries to Block JSU
When Meyers learned that Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler and Richard Marksbury, dean of the Tulane University's School of Continuing Studies in Madison, were attempting to keep JSU from opening the campus, she was blindsided.
When Meyers learned that Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler and Richard Marksbury, dean of the Tulane University's School of Continuing Studies in Madison, were attempting to keep JSU from opening the campus, she was blindsided.
Mary Hawkins Butler, or best known as "Mayor Mary", is serving her ninth consecutive four-year term as Mayor of the City of Madison, Mississippi. Prior to serving as Mayor, she served as an Alderman. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration form Belhaven College. She also graduated from the FBI Citizens Academy Program in 2010.