Gulfport Gears up for Government Week

This year’s Florida City Government Week is October 17 - 23. This week
recognizes the important role played by city governments in our lives. It
is also a time to spread the word to all citizens of Florida that they are
an important part of the government that is closest to the people. City
Government Week is an ongoing effort sponsored by the Florida League
of Cities to raise public awareness about the services that cities perform
and to educate the public on how city government works. The City of
Gulfport will celebrate Government week in a variety of ways to reach
several different age groups of Citizens. During the Centennial Celebration
on October 16, there will be a display tent of City of Gulfport Services.
Gulfport Mayor, Mike Yakes will be visiting the Senior Center during
lunch on Tuesday, October 19 to talk about city structure and functions.
Gulfport Elementary (grades 3 – 5) has been invited to participate in a
Government Week poster contest. All participants will have their posters
displayed at City Hall and winners will be announced at the October 19
Regular Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Before the Council Meeting at 6 p.m.,
there will be a Mock Council Meeting performed by the Gulfport Teen
Council. It will be televised live on local Gulfport Bright house channel
615 and rebroadcasted the following day at 10 a.m. It can also be viewed
on the live web stream at http://www.mygulfport.us/GTV615/Live_
Webstream.htm. School City Hall tours will be scheduled that week
and more details will be available when finalized.