Hoover, who has served as mayor since July 1, 2022, is seeking re-election, citing more than five decades of public service and community leadership in Natchez and Natchitoches Parish. Over the years, she has served as a community organizer, advocate, ordained minister at Pentecost Baptist Church under Pastor Joe Williams, and elected official.

During her current term, Hoover implemented written policies and ordinances to govern the village, launched a clean-up campaign aimed at addressing blight and increasing property values, and initiated efforts to collect unpaid sewer fees. She also secured a sewer rate increase to improve the village’s sewage system and worked to obtain more than $2 million in funding for infrastructure projects, including a new sewer plant, improved drainage, and two additional reserved lift stations. Funding was also secured for the construction of the village’s first City Hall.

Additional initiatives under her leadership include a village-wide beautification campaign, the establishment of Natchez’s first Juneteenth Celebration, the creation of a Mayor’s Volunteer Team to support community improvement efforts, and the launch of the first Christmas on Main Street celebration. A Wall Tribute honoring past mayors was also installed in City Hall.

Hoover said one of her goals for 2026 is to work with parish leadership to make a library for the Village of Natchez a reality.

She has received recognition from the Citizen’s League for her dedication and support of growth in Natchez. Educated in Louisiana and Texas school systems, Hoover holds certifications in telemarketing and communication from Central Area Trade School in Natchitoches and is also a certified nurse’s assistant.

Hoover is married to Edward Hoover and is the mother of three college-educated daughters: Ulisa Ward Hookfin, Roshunda Ward Sandford, and Renita Ward Williams.

As she seeks another term, Hoover points to her experience and record in office, stating her campaign motto remains, “Let My Work Speak for Me.”