Special Called Biloxi City Council Meeting, June 17, 2026

The City of Biloxi held a special called City Council meeting on June 17, 2026, primarily focused on the discussion and attempted approval of a general obligation bond issuance not to exceed $16.5 million. The bond was intended to fund various city projects, including infrastructure improvements, city building repairs, and community needs such as recreation centers and grocery stores, particularly addressing concerns from East Biloxi about equitable funding. The council debated the allocation and prioritization of projects, with some members expressing dissatisfaction that East Biloxi projects were not adequately funded. Despite a prior amendment passing, the final vote on the bond resolution failed 4-3, leaving the city without bond funding at this time. Council members clarified that the bond resolution was a flexible "kitchen sink" type allowing future project approvals, and emphasized that all expenditures would require council approval. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn after the bond resolution failed.