Resident says $7,900 code-enforcement order was excessive; special master review underway

Mar 24, 2026

Brandon Brown told council he repaired a tornado-damaged fence and received a $7,900 order after fines accrued while he says he communicated with staff; the case had been forwarded to the special master (Dana Moore), and the council directed staff to check with the special master about next steps.

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Brandon Brown addressed the Mexico Beach council during public comment to dispute a code-enforcement order he said totaled $7,900. Brown said he repaired a fence damaged by the October tornado and that fines accrued while he was attempting to coordinate with city staff. "We received an order yesterday that totaled $7,900," Brown said, adding he returned from out of state after learning of the order and completed repairs immediately.

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