Mar 17, 2016: Picayune Item: Council still divided on appointments
Breland and Councilor Lynn Bogan Bumpers made a motion to approve the ordinance, which brought it up for discussion. During the discussion, each councilor took a moment to say why they supported or opposed the proposed ordinance. Councilor Wayne Gouguet said he would rather leave the appointments as they are, based on experience, as opposed to where someone lives.
Breland and Councilor Lynn Bogan Bumpers made a motion to approve the ordinance, which brought it up for discussion. During the discussion, each councilor took a moment to say why they supported or opposed the proposed ordinance. Councilor Wayne Gouguet said he would rather leave the appointments as they are, based on experience, as opposed to where someone lives.
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 27, 2014: Picayune Item: Picayune Police offering reward for information on cold case
Keys is the son of Picayune Councilwoman Lynn Bogan Bumpers according to the initial story in the Item. Picayune Police Chief Bryan Dawsey offered his condolences to the victim’s family and pledged to use all available resources to bring the suspect
Keys is the son of Picayune Councilwoman Lynn Bogan Bumpers according to the initial story in the Item. Picayune Police Chief Bryan Dawsey offered his condolences to the victim’s family and pledged to use all available resources to bring the suspect
Dec 4, 2014: Picayune Item: Should the city pay for parade throws?
Council member Lynn Bogan Bumpers said she felt the taxpayers do not care if their money is used to buy candy to throw to the children. It would be interesting to poll Picayune’s populace to find out if she is correct.
Council member Lynn Bogan Bumpers said she felt the taxpayers do not care if their money is used to buy candy to throw to the children. It would be interesting to poll Picayune’s populace to find out if she is correct.
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.
Nov 21, 2014: Picayune Item: Youth to serve Thanksgving dinner
Weems Chapel member Lynn Bogan Bumpers said when the congregation heard about the dinner, they decided to join in. “Last year we hosted a dinner in honor of my son, Kema Keys through the Kema Keys Foundation,” Bumpers said.
Weems Chapel member Lynn Bogan Bumpers said when the congregation heard about the dinner, they decided to join in. “Last year we hosted a dinner in honor of my son, Kema Keys through the Kema Keys Foundation,” Bumpers said.
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.
May 7, 2013: David A Farrell: PICAYUNE RETURNS: Lane upset by Stevens; Gouguet, Bogan Bumpers win; Watkins, Valente in runoff
In Precinct Two incumbent Lynn Bogan Bumpers defeated challenger Chris Carter 228 to 77. Both are Democrats. It will be Bogan Bumpers’ second term.
In Precinct Two incumbent Lynn Bogan Bumpers defeated challenger Chris Carter 228 to 77. Both are Democrats. It will be Bogan Bumpers’ second term.
Apr 4, 2013: David A Farrel: 33 days remain to Picayune city elections on May 7
In District 2, the popular Lynn Bogan Bumpers, a businesswoman, is being challenged by Chris Carter and is expected to be re-elected to her second term. Both are Democrats. Bumpers is the only woman on the council.
In District 2, the popular Lynn Bogan Bumpers, a businesswoman, is being challenged by Chris Carter and is expected to be re-elected to her second term. Both are Democrats. Bumpers is the only woman on the council.
June 2, 2009: David Farrell: Pinero wins mayor’s race, Bumpers beats Parker, and Lane wins; only one incumbent survives
In the Precinct 2 council race, Independent Lynn Bogan Bumpers beat incumbent Democrat Donald L. Parker 277 votes to Parker’s 156. Bumpers upset handily the two-term Democrat after losing to him by only 11 votes four years ago.
In the Precinct 2 council race, Independent Lynn Bogan Bumpers beat incumbent Democrat Donald L. Parker 277 votes to Parker’s 156. Bumpers upset handily the two-term Democrat after losing to him by only 11 votes four years ago.