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.
Jan 21, 2015: Picayune Item: Council hears splash pad proposal for Friendship Park to promote development
In other business the council approved a motion to allow the conditional residential use of the second floor of a building located in a commercial zone at 209 C. Telly Road. The property is owned by Councilor Wayne Gouguet, who recused himself from the meeting when the matter came up.
In other business the council approved a motion to allow the conditional residential use of the second floor of a building located in a commercial zone at 209 C. Telly Road. The property is owned by Councilor Wayne Gouguet, who recused himself from the meeting when the matter came up.
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.
May 7, 2013: David A Farrell: PICAYUNE RETURNS: Lane upset by Stevens; Gouguet, Bogan Bumpers win; Watkins, Valente in runoff
In Precinct Five Wayne Gouguet got his second term by beating challenger Brian Goetzmann 251 to 124. Both are Republicans.
In Precinct Five Wayne Gouguet got his second term by beating challenger Brian Goetzmann 251 to 124. Both are Republicans.
Apr 4, 2013: David A Farrel: 33 days remain to Picayune city elections on May 7
And in District 5, Republican Wayne Gouguet faces GOP challenger Brian Goetzmann. Goetzmann is a security officer at the high school. Gouguet is a real estate developer,.
And in District 5, Republican Wayne Gouguet faces GOP challenger Brian Goetzmann. Goetzmann is a security officer at the high school. Gouguet is a real estate developer,.