Orlando Paden
Orlando W. Paden is an American politician who is the current mayor of Clarksdale, Mississippi. He previously served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 26th district. He assumed office on January 5, 2016 and served until June 30, 2025.
Early life and education
Paden was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences in social sciences from Coahoma Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Alcorn State University.Career
Since 2007, Paden has worked as a Federal Work-Study Program coordinator at Coahoma Community College. He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives and assumed office on January 5, 2016.Paden was elected as mayor of Clarksdale on June 3, 2025.