Falgout Withdraws, July 28

Lonnie Falgout, the Bay St. Louis city councilman for Ward 6, on Tuesday, July 28th, announced he will withdraw his candidacy for the Hancock County District Four supervisor's position.  Below are his comments from a press release:

"After many days of soul searching, praying and evaluating my candidacy for Hancock County District 4 supervisor, I shall remove my name for the position of Hancock County Supervisor District Four.  My decision was based on one thing and one thing only. Bay St. Louis' Ward 6!"

"Over two years ago I received a wonderful honor from the good folks of Ward 6 when they elected me as their Bay St. Louis city councilman. They asked me to work for them in obtaining, receiving and bettering the quality of life and services they were not receiving from the city of Bay St. Louis since annexation in 2006.  After many miles traveled, meetings attended and just plain old talking, their claims are still most accurate today. Yes some improvements have been made and others started, but the betterment of Ward 6 as the 'Gateway to Bay St. Louis' is miles apart from where I want it to be and what these folks deserve."

"To the wonderful people and businesses who have called me, welcomed me into their homes and businesses, plus trusted me in attempting to make Ward 6 and Bay St. Louis a better place to live, you deserve more. There's much more to be done and I will continue to fulfill this trust you have placed in me for the next two years. We have a lot of work to do – together."