Here’s how Gulfport could spend more than $5 million in COVID-19 relief
Each councilmember has different ideas, and one councilmember wants residents to come to a public meeting to have input into the process.
Gulfport City Council
Gulfport Noise Ordinance Will Not Change
Gulfport Ward Three Councilmember Paul Ray cast the deciding no vote to increase the decibel level in Gulfport’s noise ordinance. Vice Mayor April Thanos and Ward Two Councilmember Christine Brown also voted against the ordinance change.
Here’s what happened at Gulfport City Council
Here’s what happened at the June 1 Gulfport City Council meeting. Read the story for links to more in-depth articles about the decisions council made.
Residents Come to Defend Taphouse ‘Noise’
On May 18, council saw a return to pre-COVID days as the majority of attendees went without masks for the first time since in-person meetings resumed.
Gulfport Council Wrong on Minutes?
For the last year and a half, Gulfport resident Margarete Tober has been fighting to change one sentence of a city council meeting’s official minutes.
Council May Mediate Noise Complaints
Plus, council talks alternative transportation in Gulfport, police chief announces a mental health initiative and Councilmember Thanos asks city to consider debt collection.
Gulfport Council Talks Marina Redevelopment, Noise Complaints
On April 20, Gulfport residents petitioned council to hold more open, public discussion on marina redevelopment plans, complained about noise, and council considered an HRO board.
Epic Council Meeting Reverses BCYC Eviction
The over four-hour meeting saw residents come out in droves to discuss the planned eviction of the Boca Ciega Yacht Club, which will return to a monthly city lease for now.
Gulfport Councilmember Q&A Debuts
Council’s newest outreach endeavor, Q & A with a Gulfport Councilmember, opens up an in-person forum for residents to ask questions outside of city hall.
