Derrick Simmons

Derrick Terrell Simmons (born December 12, 1976) is an American politician who is currently a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, serving since 2011. In 2013, Simmons proposed a legislative amendment that would expand Medicaid; the amendment was defeated.[1] His twin brother Erick Simmons is mayor of Greenville, Mississippi. Derrick was valedictorian of their high school.[2]

For the American actor, director and stunt artist, see Derrick Simmons (director).
Derrick Simmons
Minority Leader of the Mississippi Senate
Assumed office
July 31, 2017
Preceded byBill Stone
Member of the Mississippi Senate
from the 12th district
Assumed office
March 2011
Preceded byJohnnie Walls
Personal details
Born
Derrick Terrell Simmons

(1976-12-12) December 12, 1976
Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCuWanda Flowers
Children1
EducationJackson State University (BBA)
Howard University (MBA, JD)
WebsiteOfficial website

In addition to his legislative duties, Simmons is a trial lawyer. He has an MBA and a JD from Howard University.[3]

References
  1. Nave, R.L. (28 June 2013). "After Short Debate, Senate OKs Medicaid Bills". Jackson Free Press. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  2. Hancock, LynNell (October 3, 2016). "The anonymous town that was the model of desegregation in the Civil Rights era". The Hechinger Report.
  3. "Derrick T. Simmons". Mississippi State Senate. Retrieved 19 November 2013.


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