Canton Board considers updates to firearm and garbage ordinances

By Courtney Warren

The Canton Board of Aldermen is moving forward with updates to City regulations involving public safety and local sanitation services. During the January 20 meeting, officials addressed a proposed amended ordinance regarding the discharge of firearms and the carrying of weapons on commercial premises. While the specific revisions to the weapons policy were not detailed in the agenda, the Board is reviewing these changes as part of an effort to update City code for local businesses.

In addition to safety regulations, the Board is considering a significant shift in how residential waste is managed within city limits. The proposed garbage and trash ordinance would increase residential service from once a week to twice a week. To accommodate this increase in collection frequency, the City is also looking to increase the associated fees for all residential units and premises. Furthermore, the Board has moved to approve a rate increase for garbage and rubbish at the City of Canton’s Landfill. The Canton News will have more as this story develops. 

In addition to authorizing several administrative and financial items, travel authorizations were granted for City officials and staff to attend professional development events, including the 95th Mississippi Municipal League Conference in Biloxi, the NLC Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., and various clerk and specialized training conferences across Mississippi and in Reno, Nevada.

The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss personnel matters and litigation.