Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lynn Haven public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in public safety with medium priority
Rules of Decorum for Commission Meetings
After months of back-and-forth drafts, commissioners approved the ordinance that lets them formally adopt decorum rules; the actual rules come back as a resolution next meeting. Residents pressed for assurance they won't have to give street addresses to speak.
Law enforcement memoranda of understanding
The commission ratified agreements between Lynn Haven PD and the State Attorney's Office and Panama City Beach PD — mostly a name update from Chief Blanchard to Chief Blaylock. A resident asked whether PCB could use city vehicles under mutual aid; staff said yes, with reimbursement.
Mayor emergency powers (Section 18)
Members want more flexibility on when the mayor pro tem is appointed so elections and runoffs don't disrupt it, and Scray is uneasy that a mayor can declare an emergency by proclamation without a vote. Changing the proclamation to an ordinance or resolution would require commission approval.
Fire Rescue Dispatch Equipment Purchase
New dispatch equipment for fire rescue approved to keep emergency response communications current.
Brush Fires Drought Emergency
Lynn Haven is dealing with brush fires as Florida slips into extreme drought, so officials are urging people to watch for burn bans and clear dry brush from their property. If you live near wooded or brushy areas, this is a stay-alert moment—not a ignore-it moment.
Police Chief Appointment
Lynn Haven is choosing its next police chief, and an Augusta officer is among the contenders. That pick will set the tone for how the department is run—staffing, priorities, and public trust—so it’s not just a personnel move.