Meet the Candidates Forum Announced

Meet the Candidates Forum

Everyone is invited to the annual city sponsored "Meet the Candidates" forum on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Gulfport City Hall.

Vice Mayor Sam Henderson and former council member Bob Worthington are running for Gulfport Mayor. After nearly 27 years of serving the City of Gulfport, Mayor Mike Yakes is retiring following the city elections.

If you are unable to attend, you can watch the forum live on GTV615 on Brighthouse Cable Channel 615 or online on the city's website.

When Are City Elections?

The municipal elections are on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The mayor serves a three-year term and council members serve two-year terms. The voter registration deadline is Monday, February 11, 2013 for the next city elections. For more information on how to register visit the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections website.

Mayoral Candidates Coverage on Gulfport Patch

• Mayoral Candidates Vie for Your Votes
• Meet the Candidates: Sam Henderson
• Meet the Candidates: Bob Worthington
• Gulfport Mayoral Candidates Share Quality of Life Advancements

Contact the Candidates:

Both candidates have set up Facebook Pages; here are the links:

• Sam Henderson for Mayor of Gulfport FL
• Bob Worthington for Mayor of Gulfport, Florida