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    Citizens in Action
 
Citizen awareness and participation is the cornerstone of a healthy government, economy and quality of community life.  Here you will find the  latest information about important current issues.

Main Street Program

Hancock County is one of the first county communities in the state to be accepted into the Mississippi Main Street Program. Click here to read more about this exciting program. To volunteer with this initiative, call the Chamber office at 228.467.9048.

Recycle Hancock Takes Off!

Find out about an exiting new drive to establish recycling in Hancock County - the group recently received grant funding for local recycling drop-off points! Check back here soon for more details.

Also, learn about the group's other beautification efforts like clean-up efforts community gardens. To join, volunteer, or find out more about Recycle Hancock, contact Marcie Baria at 601.918.0658 or Judy Voght at 228.463.0067. You may also e-mail:
marcie.baria@gmail.com

Voice Your Vision
Hancock County Comprehensive Plan

Click here to learn more about the Comprehensive Planning process and why your participation is so vital!

Click here to download the Hancock County Comprehensive Plan.

Click here to download a Hancock County Future Land Use Map.

The Future of Bay Saint Louis

Click here to read about the new

Bay St. Louis comprehensive plan.

 Click here to download the entire plan in pdf format.

  

Bay St. Louis Historic District

 In December 2008, the Bay St. Louis City Council enacted an ordinance that formed an official historic district. To read more about the process and see the answers to frequently asked questions, click here.

Click here to access the Preservation Ordinance and guidelines for applying for a Certificate of Appropriateness.