Experience Matters.  Leadership Counts.

As your Ward 4 Councilman, Republican Rusty Walker turns conversations into results. From the ballfields of Bayou View to the front porches of South Bel-Aire and every neighborhood between, Rusty and his family are rooted in Ward 4. He partners with residents, small-business owners, and community leaders in every neighborhood to strengthen streets, safeguard tax dollars, and keep Gulfport a place we’re proud to call home—today and for generations to come.

Promises Made.  Promises Kept.  Rusty Walker.

• Transformative Redevelopment: Played a key role in developments exceeding $500 million through partnerships with developers, while also securing $54 million for paving projects, $20 million for the Airport Road extension, and $8 million for a new commerce corridor—bringing lasting improvements to Ward 4 and Gulfport.
• Citywide Connectivity: Championed high-speed internet access across Gulfport, ensuring Ward 4 families and businesses stay connected in the digital age.
• Centennial Plaza Transformation: Led the redevelopment of Centennial Plaza, delivering two new hotels, a thrilling water park, a 36-hole putting experience, and a 200+ game arcade—creating a family-friendly destination for all ages.
• Improving Healthcare Access: Actively working on hospital enhancements to boost parking availability and improve access to care for Gulfport residents.
• Holiday Magic Downtown: Created and elevated Harbor Lights Winter Festival into one of the nation’s largest events of its kind, driving business to downtown restaurants and hotels during the off-season.
• Smart Savings for Taxpayers: Outsourced Sportsplex and key departments to professional management, leveraging private-sector efficiency to deliver better services at a lower cost—saving Gulfport taxpayers money while enhancing quality.

On June 3, 2025, Rusty Walker stands as the only Republican in the race, committed to steering Gulfport away from the high-tax, high-crime challenges of cities like Jackson and New Orleans.

“I’m deeply honored to serve Ward 4, the heart of Gulfport where I was raised and where I’ve raised my own family. I learned to ride my bike in the same school parking lot where I taught my daughters, and I coached them on the same ball fields where my dad once coached me.
Together, let’s keep building a stronger, safer, and more resilient Gulfport for every generation to thrive.”