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Senate panel advises and consents to reappointment of Kent Nico to hospital equipment authority
Summary
The Senate Finance Committee advised and consented to the reappointment of Kent Nico, CEO of Gulfport Memorial Hospital, to the Mississippi Hospital Equipment Facilities Authority after questions about a 2024 past-due county tax were resolved; the committee recorded unanimous support.
Kent Nico, CEO and president of Gulfport Memorial Hospital, was advised and consented by the Senate Finance Committee for reappointment to the Mississippi Hospital Equipment Facilities Authority.
Chair (unnamed in the transcript) introduced the nomination and asked Nico to describe his background; Nico said he also serves as chairman of the Mahifa program, which the transcript describes as a bond financing group that enables special financing through the state. Nico told the committee he operates hospital and family-owned LLC properties in Harrison County.
Senator Blackman asked about an apparent 2024 past-due county tax. Nico said his family-owned entities were contacted about a past-due amount, that he made his CFO aware the same day and that the outstanding balance was paid. "100%," Nico replied when asked whether the matter had been resolved. The committee confirmed required statements of economic interest had been filed and that the appointment complies with state law.
A motion to advise and consent was made and seconded; the committee voiced "aye" and the chair said, "The ayes have it." The nominee thanked the committee for accommodating a short-notice appearance.
The committee's action was procedural: the committee advised and consented to nomination number 40 for Kent Nico and will send the nomination to the Senate floor for final action.
