Tue Nov 05 21:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Former HUD Secretary Ben Carson to Speak at Union County Development Association Meeting

**New Albany, MS** – The Union County Development Association (UCDA) has announced that Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will be the featured speaker at their annual membership meeting next year.

The UCDA’s coordinator, Jan Cossitt, expressed excitement about having Dr. Carson as their speaker, stating, “People have asked why Dr. Ben Carson? And I say why not?”

Dr. Carson, a renowned neurosurgeon and author, served as the 17th Secretary of HUD under President Donald Trump. He is known for his successful career in medicine and his outspoken views on various social and political issues.

The annual membership meeting of the UCDA is an important event for the organization, which focuses on economic development and community improvement in Union County. The event will likely draw a large audience eager to hear Dr. Carson’s insights and perspectives.

The UCDA has not yet announced the specific date for the meeting, but further details are expected to be released in the coming months.

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