Politics & Government

Candidate Question of the Week Recap

Gulfport Patch asked City Council Candidates David Hastings, Dan Liedtke, Jennifer Salmon and James Perry about several topics, including reserve funds, human rights, city services and more in our weekly series "Candidate Question of the Week."

For several weeks we asked Gulfport City Council Candidates what they thought about the issues facing the city and it's residents. Let's recap our questions which are all included in our series on Gulfport Patch.

Question 1: How can the city and its leaders help lure new businesses to Gulfport?

Ward 1 Candidates: David Hastings & Dan Liedtke

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Ward 3 Candidates: Jennifer Salmon & James Perry

Question 2: How have you given back to the community?

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Question 3: Are there underused services in Gulfport? If so, what are they, and how would you promote those services so that they provide a greater benefit to the entire community?

Ward 1 Candidates: David Hastings & Dan Liedtke

Ward 3 Candidates: Jennifer Salmon & James Perry

Question 4: Where do you stand on Gulfport's Human Rights Ordinance?

Ward 1: Dan Liedtke & David Hastings

Ward 3: James Perry & Jennifer Salmon

Question 5: Where do you stand on using General Fund Reserves to balance the City’s Operating Budget?

Ward 1: David Hastings & Dan Liedtke

Ward 3: Jennifer Salmon & James Perry

Question 6: What is an emergency? How will our funds be used when there is an emergency? What will we do when there is an emergency fund shortfall?

Ward 1: Dan Liedtke & David Hastings

Ward 3: James Perry & Jennifer Salmon

Question 7: Why should voters choose you on election day?

Ward 1: David Hastings & Dan Liedtke

Ward 3: Jennifer Salmon & James Perry


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