Pascagoula’s Future Mayor Faces No Challenge

Mississippi Pascagoula Robbie Maxwell is the only candidate that signed up for the city's top job. Current mayor Matthew Avara chose not to run for re-election.
by Steven Norris
Published: Mon, March 16, 2009 - 8:49 am CST Last Updated: Mon, March 16, 2009 - 8:53 am CST
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - Robbie Maxwell's campaign took an
unexpected turn when no one challenged him for the top job in
Pascagoula.
The Pascagoula native won't succeed Mayor Matthew Avara until
July but he is using the time to connect with residents and
business owners to listen to their needs, ideas and complaints.
Maxwell is paring down his business consultant firm to devote
more time to the city.
He has accepted Avara's invitation to attend a City Council
meeting and the two have talked several times since the qualifying
period closed earlier this month.
At the top of Maxwell's to-do list is the riverfront
redevelopment plan, which is a mixed-use commercial and residential
development with hotels, shopping areas, restaurants, and
condominiums, in addition to a riverwalk.
Email a Friend Email to a Friend   
Printer Friendly Printer Friendly
Translate: » Spanish | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Chinese | Russian | Hindi

Recently Commented On

Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911…

6 Total Comments
Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911 Board After Fatal Wreck Former University of Alabama football player Siran Stacy… more »

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?

4 Total Comments
Baldwin School Closing A Possibility? Baldwin County Board of Education says more layoffs, school… more »

WKRG Digital Signal Upgrade

1 Total Comments
WKRG Digital Signal Upgrade WKRG digital signal upgrades affect some reception for those… more »

Deadly Ship Explosion

1 Total Comments
Deadly Ship Explosion One person is dead, another believed to be dead following… more »

Gulf Coast Classic Attendance:…

10 Total Comments
Gulf Coast Classic Attendance: 8,495 The city of Mobile put up more than $70,000 for the 2009… more »