Ellisville Mayor Discusses FY 2027 Budget, Infrastructure on WDAM 7

Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 5, 2026 — Ellisville Mayor Lynn Buckhaults recently participated in WDAM 7’s “Mayoral Monday” program, where she provided an overview of the city’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. Key topics of discussion included plans for employee pay raises and the administration’s approach to fiscal responsibility.

During her appearance, Mayor Buckhaults also addressed the status of infrastructure projects within the city. The conversation covered both initiatives that are currently underway and those that are planned for the future. Specific details regarding the financial allocations for these projects, the timeline for completion, or the exact nature of the infrastructure improvements were not detailed in the summary provided.

The discussion also touched upon the broader theme of fiscal responsibility as the city prepares its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Mayor Buckhaults highlighted the administration’s commitment to sound financial management. Further specifics on the budgetary figures, proposed pay raise percentages, or the scope of planned infrastructure investments were not made available in the initial summary.

The “Mayoral Monday” segment is a recurring feature on WDAM 7, offering local mayors a platform to communicate directly with constituents about city governance and priorities. The exact date of Mayor Buckhaults’ appearance was not specified.

Information regarding the contractor names for any infrastructure projects, specific code violations or inspection outcomes related to city infrastructure, or any associated fine amounts was not included in the summary. Similarly, any subsequent actions taken by the city following this budget discussion were not detailed.

Story summarized from the original created by Ross McLeod on www.wdam.com, see more information here.

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