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Gautier council approves abatement at 7419 Shirley Drive after residents describe long‑running blight
Summary
The council approved an abatement order for 7419 Shirley Drive after residents described dilapidated houses, trespassing and vandalism nearby; the meeting also surfaced questions about permits issued for neighboring properties and staff follow‑up.
The Gautier City Council voted to proceed with abatement at 7419 Shirley Drive on July 15 after residents said the property and nearby vacant structures have brought trespassing, trash and safety concerns to their neighborhood. Councilman George moved to approve abatement of 7419 Shirley Drive with a 60‑day deadline to bring the property into code compliance and with a lien option for abatement costs; Councilwoman Jamieson seconded. The motion passed after public comment from neighbors describing repeated problems with dilapidated homes, transient occupants and a history of unaddressed complaints. The nut graf: Multiple residents from the Riverview/Shirley Drive area told the council of long‑standing safety and property‑value…
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