Overheard at the Jan. 18 Gulfport Council Meeting
Snippets of things said at the Jan. 18 Gulfport City Council meeting.
Gulfport Florida Mayor Sam Henderson
Gulfport’s Jan. 4 City Council Meeting
Council discussed hybrid patrol cars, Pride celebrations, no parking signs, and a collective bargaining agreement at its Jan. 4 meeting. There was also a heated exchange between the mayor and a resident.
Gulfport Council Starts Year with Yelling Match
The Gulfport City Council’s first meeting of the year started off with a row between Mayor Sam Henderson and Gulfport resident Ray Rodriguez.
Council Votes Down Change to Noise Ordinance
Council steers away from noise ordinance changes; utility fee is officially dropped for some; COVID concerns continue with little recourse.
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 Talks Mental Health Resources
The holidays are hard on many, and 2020 has been no picnic. Learn more about mental health resources here.
Council Finalizes Budget, Talks New Events
Gulfport City Council finalized the fiscal year 2020-21 budget and millage rates, while questions remain about Gulfport’s Sustainability Committee.
Gulfport Remembers 9/11
Watch the City of Gulfport’s virtual memorial honoring the lives lost on that tragic day, and the heroes that came to the rescue.
