The Next Term

Mayor Jay Trapani's Vision for Waveland

Momentum only matters if you keep it going. Four priorities for the next four years, built on what residents said in the Compass 2046 workshops.

Keep Growing Waveland Responsibly

Protect Waveland's small-town, coastal character while welcoming smart growth
Continue attracting new businesses to Hwy 90, Hwy 603 and Coleman Ave
Support workforce housing so Waveland stays accessible to working families

Strengthen Community Bonds

Maintain open, accessible leadership that keeps government close to the people
Partner with Hancock County schools and youth organizations to invest in our next generation

Infrastructure Built for Waveland's Future

Pursue additional grants for infrastructure, public safety and drainage
Dredge Jackson Marsh and remove invasive species to improve city drainage
Expand sidewalks throughout Waveland with the Gulf Regional Planning Commission
Explore reducing Base Flood Elevations on Coleman Ave to lower insurance costs

Finish What We Started

The work already in motion, carried through to completion.

Complete the Garfield Ladner Pier improvements
Ensure the Marriott hotel opens successfully, generating tax revenue for city services
Work with Chick-fil-A and other national brands as they prepare to open
Put into action the results of Compass 2046

Compass 2046

A Plan Shaped by Waveland Residents

Compass 2046 is Waveland's new long-range Comprehensive Plan. Jay listened to residents firsthand in public workshops, and their vision for the city's future guides everything the plan sets out to do, for this generation and the ones after it.

Visit compass2046.com

Mayor Jay Trapani with fellow coastal mayors at the Mississippi Municipal League Coastal Mayors' Meeting

Mayor Trapani with fellow coastal mayors at the Mississippi Municipal League Coastal Mayors' Meeting, where regional relationships help bring funding home to Waveland.

Let's Finish the Job. Vote Tuesday, October 6

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