Mar 17, 2016: Picayune Item: Council still divided on appointments
What started out as a routine meeting, ended with heated discussion about Councilor Larry Breland’s proposed ordinance to create a rotating basis for appointment of board members.
What started out as a routine meeting, ended with heated discussion about Councilor Larry Breland’s proposed ordinance to create a rotating basis for appointment of board members.
Dec 2, 2015: Picayune Item: Board appointment leads to lengthy debate at city meeting
Board Chairman Mary E. Davis’s term expired at the end of November, and Tuesday Councilman Wayne Gouguet made a motion to re-appoint Davis. However, Councilman Larry Breland and Councilwoman Lynn Bumpers both argued someone from Precinct IV should be on the board instead. Breland represents Precinct IV and he argued that although Davis has decades of experience leading the housing authority as its director then as the chairman of the board, he would like someone from his precinct on the board.
Board Chairman Mary E. Davis’s term expired at the end of November, and Tuesday Councilman Wayne Gouguet made a motion to re-appoint Davis. However, Councilman Larry Breland and Councilwoman Lynn Bumpers both argued someone from Precinct IV should be on the board instead. Breland represents Precinct IV and he argued that although Davis has decades of experience leading the housing authority as its director then as the chairman of the board, he would like someone from his precinct on the board.
Dec 4, 2014: Picayune Item: Should the city pay for parade throws?
The discussion began after council member Larry Breland expressed concern that he was unaware funding had been cut to the portion of the city's budget that pays for candy used by city officials to throw to children during the parade
The discussion began after council member Larry Breland expressed concern that he was unaware funding had been cut to the portion of the city's budget that pays for candy used by city officials to throw to children during the parade
Dec 3, 2014: Picayune Item:Council discusses appointment, grants and Christmas parade
The council decided to vote on the matter, with council members Wayne Gouguet, Lynn Bogan Bumpers, Larry Breland and Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. voting for her reappointment. Stevens voted against the motion, while council member Tammy Valente abstained.
The council decided to vote on the matter, with council members Wayne Gouguet, Lynn Bogan Bumpers, Larry Breland and Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. voting for her reappointment. Stevens voted against the motion, while council member Tammy Valente abstained.
July 2, 2013: David A Farrell: New Picayune council sworn in, gets right down to business
Incumbents sworn in included District Five Councilman Wayne Gouguet , District Two Councilwoman Lynn Bogan Bumpers, District Four Councilman Larry Breland, Sr., and Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr. Each began their second terms.
Incumbents sworn in included District Five Councilman Wayne Gouguet , District Two Councilwoman Lynn Bogan Bumpers, District Four Councilman Larry Breland, Sr., and Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr. Each began their second terms.
Apr 4, 2013: David A Farrel: 33 days remain to Picayune city elections on May 7
Only District 4 councilman Larry E. Breland, Sr., is assured of re-election since he does not have a challenger. The Democrat produced an earthquake in 2009 when he upset and beat former six-term councilman Lavern Guy, who for two decades was probably the most powerful councilman on the board.
Only District 4 councilman Larry E. Breland, Sr., is assured of re-election since he does not have a challenger. The Democrat produced an earthquake in 2009 when he upset and beat former six-term councilman Lavern Guy, who for two decades was probably the most powerful councilman on the board.
Apr 20, 2011: Picayune Item: Jim Luke appointed City Manager
Council member Larry Breland asked how the city came to the price agreement between the city and the county school district.
Council member Larry Breland asked how the city came to the price agreement between the city and the county school district.