Sept 28, 2016: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs alderman says city employees complaining about absentee mayor
Longtime Ocean Springs alderman John Gill said Tuesday night that City Hall employees are complaining about Mayor Connie Moran's frequent absence from her office.
Longtime Ocean Springs alderman John Gill said Tuesday night that City Hall employees are complaining about Mayor Connie Moran's frequent absence from her office.
Mar 21, 2016: Sun Herald: Mayor: Ocean Springs would be hard hit by end of inmate work program
Ocean Springs, on the other hand, would be hard hit, said Mayor Connie Moran. That city has up to 16 inmates assigned to the Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments, 13 currently.
Ocean Springs, on the other hand, would be hard hit, said Mayor Connie Moran. That city has up to 16 inmates assigned to the Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments, 13 currently.
Mar 2, 2016: WDAM: Nearly 50 Mississippi mayors endorse Clinton
Mayor of Ocean Springs, Connie Moran
Mayor of Ocean Springs, Connie Moran
Jan 26, 2016: Gulf Live: Connie Moran will seek a fourth term as Ocean Springs mayor in 2017
Connie Moran told The Mississippi Press Tuesday she "absolutely" intends to seek a fourth term as Mayor of Ocean Springs next year.
Connie Moran told The Mississippi Press Tuesday she "absolutely" intends to seek a fourth term as Mayor of Ocean Springs next year.
Jan 20, 2016: Sun Herald: Is this tree worth saving? Angry residents ask board to stop developers from cutting old cedar
Mayor Connie Moran said the issue was brought to her attention last week. The city had OK'd cutting the tree to allow for the driveway of a new home to be built.
Mayor Connie Moran said the issue was brought to her attention last week. The city had OK'd cutting the tree to allow for the driveway of a new home to be built.
Jan 19, 2016: Sun Herald: Ocean Springs will study Uber service
Mayor Connie Moran put the issue on the agenda for discussion and aldermen voted Tuesday night to send it to the city's Economic Development Council for serious consideration.
Mayor Connie Moran put the issue on the agenda for discussion and aldermen voted Tuesday night to send it to the city's Economic Development Council for serious consideration.
Jan 19, 2016: WXXV: Ocean Springs Considers Uber Service
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran had her first Uber experience not too long ago and tells News 25 that Uber would be another safe travel option for those who visit bars in the downtown area.
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran had her first Uber experience not too long ago and tells News 25 that Uber would be another safe travel option for those who visit bars in the downtown area.
Jan 11, 2016: WLOX: Residents' frustration continues to grow over Lovers Lane trees
Mayor Connie Moran said the board will take these latest comments into consideration along with the survey findings. She is not sure when the board will make a decision.
Mayor Connie Moran said the board will take these latest comments into consideration along with the survey findings. She is not sure when the board will make a decision.
Nov 5, 2015: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs to replace city planner -- three years later
"I would have preferred an experienced planner with a background in urban planning," Mayor Connie Moran said, "but the board wanted someone entry-level."
"I would have preferred an experienced planner with a background in urban planning," Mayor Connie Moran said, "but the board wanted someone entry-level."
Oct 21, 2015: WXXV: Coast Mayors to attend Rising Tides Conference in New Hampshire
Mississippi Gulf Coast Mayors Connie Moran of Ocean Springs, Billy Hewes of Gulfport and Chipper McDermott of Pass Christian will join a bipartisan group of more than 30 mayors and local officials to raise awareness that coastal flooding/sea level rise demands more attention from leaders at all levels of government.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Mayors Connie Moran of Ocean Springs, Billy Hewes of Gulfport and Chipper McDermott of Pass Christian will join a bipartisan group of more than 30 mayors and local officials to raise awareness that coastal flooding/sea level rise demands more attention from leaders at all levels of government.
Oct 13, 2015: Gulf Live: Group of prominent local women pick up hammers and saws for Habitat for Humanity
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran and Gautier City Manager Samantha Abell headed up the two teams which kicked off the home build Tuesday morning. The two teams are the first of several local teams of women which will each spend a day working on the home over the next two to three months.
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran and Gautier City Manager Samantha Abell headed up the two teams which kicked off the home build Tuesday morning. The two teams are the first of several local teams of women which will each spend a day working on the home over the next two to three months.
July 16, 2015: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs accepts $852,000 to settle with BP, school district gets $1 million
"This has been a long time coming," said Mayor Connie Moran. "So many of our citizens suffered consequences of the oil spill, which had major negative impacts on our environment, and tourism and seafood industries.
"This has been a long time coming," said Mayor Connie Moran. "So many of our citizens suffered consequences of the oil spill, which had major negative impacts on our environment, and tourism and seafood industries.
July 5, 2015: WLOX: South Mississippians weigh in on potential state flag designs
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran has even shared some of Vaughn's images on her Twitter page to show her support for a new design. But not everyone thinks that Mississippi's flag is the most important discussion to be had at this time.
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran has even shared some of Vaughn's images on her Twitter page to show her support for a new design. But not everyone thinks that Mississippi's flag is the most important discussion to be had at this time.
June 4, 2015: Gulf Live: Should Ocean Springs consider city manager form of government? Some aldermen think so
Denyer said he wanted to be clear he isn't suggesting Mayor Connie Moran isn't doing a good job, but noted the amount of time required of the mayor in terms of public appearances, attending conferences, meetings, etc.
Denyer said he wanted to be clear he isn't suggesting Mayor Connie Moran isn't doing a good job, but noted the amount of time required of the mayor in terms of public appearances, attending conferences, meetings, etc.
May 30, 2015: Sun Herald: Ocean Springs Library celebrates 90 years of service
Mayor Connie Moran recalled using the library to check out Dr. Seuss books as a child and to research term papers in high school. "It certainly is a tremendous resource to everyone, and it's grown so much," she said
Mayor Connie Moran recalled using the library to check out Dr. Seuss books as a child and to research term papers in high school. "It certainly is a tremendous resource to everyone, and it's grown so much," she said
May 6, 2015: Sun Herald: Ocean Springs leaders approve law to govern vacation rentals by homeowners
Mayor Connie Moran pointed out that the city regulates bed-and-breakfast businesses with four sentences in the law, but the VRBO issue has become so controversial that it's taken a dozen pages to regulate.
Mayor Connie Moran pointed out that the city regulates bed-and-breakfast businesses with four sentences in the law, but the VRBO issue has become so controversial that it's taken a dozen pages to regulate.
Apr 17, 2015: Sun Herald: Ocean Springs tattoo artist Matt Stebly's novel business concept gets no support
Mayor Connie Moran said the "stigma" tattoos and tattoo shops have with a certain generation isn't helping. "But as you see, a lot of the younger generation have tattoos," Moran said. "And Matt Stebley makes it an art form."
Mayor Connie Moran said the "stigma" tattoos and tattoo shops have with a certain generation isn't helping. "But as you see, a lot of the younger generation have tattoos," Moran said. "And Matt Stebley makes it an art form."
Mar 27, 2015: WLOX: Ocean Springs public works director suspended
Kaufman's attorney, Dustin Thomas, said his client received a suspension letter from Mayor Connie Moran Friday, citing personnel issues. A meeting on the matter is scheduled for next Thursday.
Kaufman's attorney, Dustin Thomas, said his client received a suspension letter from Mayor Connie Moran Friday, citing personnel issues. A meeting on the matter is scheduled for next Thursday.
Mar 25, 2015: WXXV: Ocean Springs Could Choose New Chief of Police Wed. Night
A special meeting has been called for city leaders to discuss the candidates. News 25 spoke with Ocean Springs Mayor, Connie Moran, Wednesday morning, and she says the board plans to openly discuss improvements they look to see within the police department and then they will go into an executive meeting to discuss their expectations from a new chief in private.
A special meeting has been called for city leaders to discuss the candidates. News 25 spoke with Ocean Springs Mayor, Connie Moran, Wednesday morning, and she says the board plans to openly discuss improvements they look to see within the police department and then they will go into an executive meeting to discuss their expectations from a new chief in private.
Mar 6, 2015: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs mayor, aldermen headed for standoff over hiring of new police chief
It appears Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran and three members of the board of aldermen are headed towards a standoff with four other aldermen over the hiring of a new police chief.
It appears Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran and three members of the board of aldermen are headed towards a standoff with four other aldermen over the hiring of a new police chief.
Jan 31, 2015: Sun Herald: Level the playing field for parents of children with special needs
Ocean Springs Mayor Moran is a parent of a special needs daughter and has served on the Governor's Commission on Developmental Disabilities.Drawing on her own experience, Mayor Moran said, "I am intimately familiar with the tremendous challenges parents face when trying to access the services and resources for our children with special needs. The hardship is enormous, because we're unfamiliar with the law. Reps. Baria and Brown have taken to heart the insight and advice they have heard from parents. I'm thrilled that their legislation champions the solutions to real challenges parents face."
Ocean Springs Mayor Moran is a parent of a special needs daughter and has served on the Governor's Commission on Developmental Disabilities.Drawing on her own experience, Mayor Moran said, "I am intimately familiar with the tremendous challenges parents face when trying to access the services and resources for our children with special needs. The hardship is enormous, because we're unfamiliar with the law. Reps. Baria and Brown have taken to heart the insight and advice they have heard from parents. I'm thrilled that their legislation champions the solutions to real challenges parents face."
Jan 27, 2015: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran releases statement on Applewhite suit settlement offer
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran released a statement Tuesday in reference to the settlement offer from attorneys representing Roger Applewhite, the owner of the commercial property where the Psycamore mental health clinic wanted to operate.
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran released a statement Tuesday in reference to the settlement offer from attorneys representing Roger Applewhite, the owner of the commercial property where the Psycamore mental health clinic wanted to operate.
Jan 16, 2015: WLOX: Ocean Springs police chief retires, aldermen to vote on interim Tuesday
As far as a new permanent chief, Ocean Spring mayor Connie Moran explained that decision must be made by the board of aldermen. Mayor Connie Moran said, "The board is responsible for hiring and firing. It has been our unwritten policy to promote from within. That is what Lionel Cothern asked the board to consider in his letter of resignation indicating he would be retiring and we have some excellent candidates within our own department. So we will advertise for the position within the department first and then the board can decide if they also want to invite people from outside the department.
As far as a new permanent chief, Ocean Spring mayor Connie Moran explained that decision must be made by the board of aldermen. Mayor Connie Moran said, "The board is responsible for hiring and firing. It has been our unwritten policy to promote from within. That is what Lionel Cothern asked the board to consider in his letter of resignation indicating he would be retiring and we have some excellent candidates within our own department. So we will advertise for the position within the department first and then the board can decide if they also want to invite people from outside the department.
Jan 9, 2015: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs harbor improvement project may be delayed until fall
Mayor Connie Moran said she understood the benefit of delaying the project, adding that under state law bids are only valid for 60 days, meaning to delay the harbor project the city would have to reject all the current bids and then solicit for new bids later in the year.
Mayor Connie Moran said she understood the benefit of delaying the project, adding that under state law bids are only valid for 60 days, meaning to delay the harbor project the city would have to reject all the current bids and then solicit for new bids later in the year.
Jan 6, 2015: Gulf Live: No action taken, but Ocean Springs aldermen open to idea of allowing dogs on Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge
Alderman Mike Impey asked Bright if she had contacted Biloxi, which controls more than half of the bridge, but he was informed by Mayor Connie Moran that Biloxi has no such ban -- a fact confirmed earlier Tuesday by City of Biloxi spokesperson Vincent Creel. Moran suggested that, if the ban were lifted, the City could enact an ordinance carrying penalties for those who do not clean up after their dogs.
Alderman Mike Impey asked Bright if she had contacted Biloxi, which controls more than half of the bridge, but he was informed by Mayor Connie Moran that Biloxi has no such ban -- a fact confirmed earlier Tuesday by City of Biloxi spokesperson Vincent Creel. Moran suggested that, if the ban were lifted, the City could enact an ordinance carrying penalties for those who do not clean up after their dogs.
Dec 31, 2014: WXXV: What Will be the Biggest Story of 2015 on the Coast?
In order to do that, a forum is in the works with national news outlets that will include local officials talking about the recovery process and what still needs to be done. Connie Moran, Mayor of Ocean Springs, says, "I know that for mid-summer, there is already being planned a forum for some of the mayors and other elected officials to participate in so we can see that happening in July."
In order to do that, a forum is in the works with national news outlets that will include local officials talking about the recovery process and what still needs to be done. Connie Moran, Mayor of Ocean Springs, says, "I know that for mid-summer, there is already being planned a forum for some of the mayors and other elected officials to participate in so we can see that happening in July."
Dec 11, 2014: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs officials hold closed meeting to discuss payment of Psycamore damages
Mayor Connie Moran announced the meeting with consultant Demery Grubbs publicly during the board of aldermen's Dec. 2 meeting, adding that the meeting would be open to the public.
Mayor Connie Moran announced the meeting with consultant Demery Grubbs publicly during the board of aldermen's Dec. 2 meeting, adding that the meeting would be open to the public.
Dec 9, 2014: WXXV: Improvements to Come at Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor
Just a month ago, dignitaries broke ground on another project to make way for the green space at the harbor, in hopes of luring more people and events to the site. Connie Moran, Mayor of Ocean Springs, says, “We envision that as a great public green space, have fishing rodeos, other events or bands during Smokin’ the Sound. Nothing too heavy impact, but once in a while, some nice events there, again to bring people to our beautiful waterfront.”
Just a month ago, dignitaries broke ground on another project to make way for the green space at the harbor, in hopes of luring more people and events to the site. Connie Moran, Mayor of Ocean Springs, says, “We envision that as a great public green space, have fishing rodeos, other events or bands during Smokin’ the Sound. Nothing too heavy impact, but once in a while, some nice events there, again to bring people to our beautiful waterfront.”
Dec 4, 2014: Gulf Live: Large crowd, young and old, turn out to see Santa, city tree lighting in Ocean Springs
Shortly before 6:30 p.m., Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran and Santa lit the city Christmas tree, donated by the Historic Ocean Springs Association, which co-hosts the event with the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. "It's just a wonderful, family event, year after year," Moran said moments after lighting the tree. "Seeing the children's faces light up when they see Santa never gets old."
Shortly before 6:30 p.m., Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran and Santa lit the city Christmas tree, donated by the Historic Ocean Springs Association, which co-hosts the event with the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. "It's just a wonderful, family event, year after year," Moran said moments after lighting the tree. "Seeing the children's faces light up when they see Santa never gets old."
Nov 17, 2014: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran says security increased on bridge after sexual assault reported
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran released a statement late Monday afternoon regarding a sexual assault on the Biloxi Bay Bridge that occured Friday night, noting police are now providing extra security for bridge walkers.
Aug 20, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran pays an extra two mills in taxes -- voluntarily
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran has been pushing for her city's board of aldermen, which is currently in its annual budgeting process, to put back the two mills it cut from the budget five years ago.
Now, she's put her money where her mouth is.
Aug 18, 2014: WTOC: Ocean Springs official responds to Mayor Moran's allegations
In a statement made by Moran on Saturday, she blamed Lori Carter, who is now on the city's planning commission, for creating hysteria over the possibility of Psycamore Mental Health Clinic moving to Iberville Drive back in 2011.
Aug 16, 2014: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran releases statement on Psycamore ruling
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran released a statement Saturday night regarding the report released Friday evening by the U.S. Department of Justice which found that the City of Ocean Springs violated the Americans With Disabilities Actwhen it denied a permit to the Psycamore mental health clinic.
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran released a statement late Monday afternoon regarding a sexual assault on the Biloxi Bay Bridge that occured Friday night, noting police are now providing extra security for bridge walkers.
Aug 20, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran pays an extra two mills in taxes -- voluntarily
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran has been pushing for her city's board of aldermen, which is currently in its annual budgeting process, to put back the two mills it cut from the budget five years ago.
Now, she's put her money where her mouth is.
Aug 18, 2014: WTOC: Ocean Springs official responds to Mayor Moran's allegations
In a statement made by Moran on Saturday, she blamed Lori Carter, who is now on the city's planning commission, for creating hysteria over the possibility of Psycamore Mental Health Clinic moving to Iberville Drive back in 2011.
Aug 16, 2014: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran releases statement on Psycamore ruling
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran released a statement Saturday night regarding the report released Friday evening by the U.S. Department of Justice which found that the City of Ocean Springs violated the Americans With Disabilities Actwhen it denied a permit to the Psycamore mental health clinic.
Aug 14, 2013: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs board gives Andre Kaufman three days suspension, mandates anger management (updated)
He will also be placed on six months' probation, Mayor Connie Moran announced along with the other disciplinary moves.
He will also be placed on six months' probation, Mayor Connie Moran announced along with the other disciplinary moves.
Dec 11, 2012: Gulf Live: Ethics Commission director says contribution to Moran by garbage vendor isn't a violation
"The commission has not issued a formal opinion," said Tom Hood, Executive Director of the Ethics Commission, "but the position in the past has been that a campaign contribution does not constitute a pecuniary (monetary) benefit."
"The commission has not issued a formal opinion," said Tom Hood, Executive Director of the Ethics Commission, "but the position in the past has been that a campaign contribution does not constitute a pecuniary (monetary) benefit."
Jan 15, 2001: MBJ: Jackson County launching new economic development plan
“While the port is still intricately involved in industrial development, it makes sense to have a more county-wide entity control economic development activities, which include community and business development that is not port-related,” said Connie Moran, Moran Consultants, former director of economic development for the county and a member of the port authority board of commissioners. “The foundation is a non-profit organization which allows support to flow from both the public and private sectors. This reduces the ‘political’ element that has held back progress in Jackson County’s economic development program for so many years. The Blue Ribbon findings also recommended that the entity over economic development should be a non-profit organization.”
“While the port is still intricately involved in industrial development, it makes sense to have a more county-wide entity control economic development activities, which include community and business development that is not port-related,” said Connie Moran, Moran Consultants, former director of economic development for the county and a member of the port authority board of commissioners. “The foundation is a non-profit organization which allows support to flow from both the public and private sectors. This reduces the ‘political’ element that has held back progress in Jackson County’s economic development program for so many years. The Blue Ribbon findings also recommended that the entity over economic development should be a non-profit organization.”