Take Two on Tuesday (3/17/2026) – Election Recap and Charter Amendment Updates

Mayor Karen Love addresses Gulfport residents following the recent election, thanking voters and candidates while congratulating newly elected council members Jennifer Webb and Jennifer Daunch. She highlights key referendum outcomes, noting that eight of ten charter amendments passed, including new limits on lease terms, implementation of fair market value for city property leases, and the establishment of term limits for elected officials. Additional changes include formal procedures for removal from office and a shift to five-year charter reviews conducted by a citizen panel. The update concludes with an invitation to the swearing-in ceremony and a brief St. Patrick’s Day message encouraging safe celebration.