Pass Christian News and Views by CI

07/24/2025

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

THE MAYOR OF PASS CHRISTIAN HAS CALLED FOR A SPECIAL MEETING TO ADDRESS SEVERAL PRESSING MATTERS

Pass Christian Mayor Kenny Torgeson has called for a Special meeting of the PC Board of Alderman for tomorrow, Friday, July 25, 2025, 6 pm at the City Auditorium/Courtroom. According to the agenda released by the City, the BOA will be dealing with potential grants as well as the alleged animal cruelty issue and building code violations at 105 Palm Ave.

CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
JULY 25, 2025 9:00 A.M.



1. Roll Call

ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Consider approving Consultant Agreement between the City of Pass Christian and Urban Development Toolbox, LLC. for professional service to re-apply for the Gulf Coast Restoration Grant for the downtown development area and adopt the Resolution by the City of Pass Christian regarding the Gulf Coast Restoration Program application, as requested by Mayor Kenny Torgeson. A-1.


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Consider hearing a report from Billy J. Dauphin, CCEO, Director of Community Development/Pass Christian Code Office, on the current status of the residence at 105 Palm Avenue, Ward 1 Pass Christian. The intent is to gather as much information as possible, and with that information, then provide the code office with any and all necessary/legal approvals for the City to move forward on the path for a resolution to this situation, as requested by Alderman Barry Dreyfus.

02/20/2023

Post Pass Parade pictures….a good time was had by all….2024 Pass Parade is 11 February 2024….let the planning begin…

02/09/2023

Forthcoming Article Coming Soon; Pass Christian Board Approves $250.000 City Parking Lot By a 3-2 Vote….more to follow.

12/11/2022

We are “One Mississippi “….

Abridged 3-minute version of "One Mississippi," the official state song of MS by Steve Azar. Featuring a whole lot of help from his friends, some of Mississi...

09/23/2022

Good to know info….

09/22/2022

In a surprising move the Harrison County Board of Supervisors have announced the closure of one of the main hurricane evacuation routes for Pass Christian residents during the peak of the 2022 hurricane season. As noted below Menge Avenue will be closed from October 3 - December 19 2022. When asked about this issue, neither the Mayor of Pass Christian nor any of the Board members were aware of this closure. Although it’s important that this work needs to be done, the timing of this work is questionable. Not only are there several potential storms brewing, Crusin the Coast is just around the corner. Furthermore social media has been lit up by concerned citizens expressing their outrage on the timing of this work. Regardless citizens need to be aware of this and plan to use alternate routes during the closure of Menge Ave.

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE - Menge Avenue for underground road work. Please use caution and be patient.

09/22/2022

Pass Christian Board Approves Mississippi Municipality & County Water Grant Submission and Declares a State of Emergency Due To A Public Safety Threat Gor Tropical Disturbance Invedt 89L

The Board voted 4 to 1 to allow Mayor Jimmy Rafferty to submit a grant to apply for $1,550,546 in support of repairing water and sewer projects within the City. Projects include various repairs and/or replacement of several City Pump Stations, replace fire hydrants and installation of water service on Demourelle Road.

These projects were based on recommendations by a committee comprised of City Engineer Bob Escher, City Attorney Malcolm Jones, City Clerk Ron Duckworth and Kermit Anthony from Wastewater Plant Services Company. They were prioritized based on the current highest needs of the City. The only dissenting vote came from Ward 2 Alderwoman Regina Charlot whereby no explanation was given for her vote.

On another note the Board declared a State of Emergency due to potential tropical storms in the coming days and weeks. This is a precautionary measure and citizens are encouraged to prepare accordingly and to stay tuned in to local media sources for updates.