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Florence board amends prior motion on mayor's status and backs Steens's Creek Landing project
Summary
The board adopted a board order striking the phrase "full-time position" from a July 1 motion regarding the mayor's office and passed a resolution supporting the Steens's Creek Landing project and investment in related public infrastructure; both actions carried with recorded ayes from all aldermen.
On the advice of City Attorney Bobby Lingold, Alderman John Banks moved to amend a motion made at the July 1, 2025 meeting by removing the phrase "full-time position" from a prior motion concerning the office of mayor. The motion referenced reviewed Mississippi Attorney General opinions, stating the office is not designated by law as either full- or part-time and that the time devoted is up to the individual serving as mayor; the board order left the previously approved salary aspects unchanged. The motion carried with recorded ayes from Aldermen John Banks, Brian Grantham, Mason Herrin, Kyle Martin and Brent Sistrunk.
Also at this meeting the council adopted a resolution in support of the Steens's Creek Landing Project, indicating support for necessary public infrastructure investments including sewer infrastructure and park signage and stating the city's intentions to partner with Rankin First and Rankin County on the project. That resolution passed with recorded unanimous ayes.
