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Gulf Shores resident selected for National Special Olympics honored at city work session
Summary
At the March 2 Gulf Shores City Council work session, Mayor Robert Craft recognized local resident Leighanne Landrum after she was selected to compete in the National Special Olympics in Minneapolis this June; Gulf Shores City Schools presented a medal and acknowledged other student athletes.
Leighanne Landrum, a Gulf Shores resident, was publicly recognized at the Gulf Shores City Council work session on March 2, 2026, after being selected to participate in the National Special Olympics in Minneapolis this June. Mayor Robert Craft called attention to Landrum's selection during the meeting.
Gulf Shores City Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Harrison presented Landrum with a school medal and recognized students from the district who also participate in the Special Olympics. The minutes note the city and the school system marked Landrum's upcoming competition but do not record additional details about travel, funding, or formal council action related to the recognition.
The recognition acknowledges a local athlete headed to the national event in June; the minutes do not record any vote or formal directive tied to the presentation. The council docket on March 2 otherwise focused on administrative agenda items that were listed for consideration.
