Press Release

November 25, 2024

Pictured:Center Point Mayor Bobby Scott Jr.

MONTGOMERY, AL – The National League of Cities (NLC) elected two Alabama officials to leadership positions on its board of directors and the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) at its annual business meeting during City Summit on November 17 in Tampa, Florida. . Rainbow City Councilmember Clark Hopper II was elected to serve a two-year term on the NLC board and Center Point Mayor Bobby Scott Jr. was elected to serve a one-year term as first vice president of NLC’s NBC-LEO.

“The Alabama League of Municipalities is incredibly proud to have Councilman Hopper and Mayor Scott elected to national leadership positions,” Greg Cochran, executive director of the Alabama League of Municipalities, said. “Anytime our members are able to serve in leadership positions is a win for Alabama, so we look forward to seeing both of them excel in their respective roles and bring back new ideas for our communities." 

Councilmember Hopper, who was elected to the Rainbow City Council in 2020, said, “When I got the call that I was chosen to serve on the NLC Board of Directors, I was so excited and proud to have been picked. My goal is to work hard and be the best ambassador not only for Rainbow City but all of Alabama. I look forward to networking with public servants across the country and seeing how other cities operate.”

Councilmember Hopper previously served on NLC’s Community Development Committee. Hopper has an extensive history in law enforcement and currently works as a state investigator for the law enforcement services division of the Alabama Department of Corrections. He previously worked for the Gadsden Police Department for 30 years, making him a second generation GPD officer. He is an active member of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association and has been elected three times to three-year terms as president of the Etowah/Cherokee County Chapter. He is now in his second three-year term as president of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Chapter Board. Additionally, he is in his third term as secretary of the Alabama Police Benevolent Association.

Mayor Scott served four years on the Center Point City Council before being elected mayor in 2020. He stated, "Great communities are built by the people who live there. I’m honored to be asked by my peers to serve the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials in another leadership capacity. The issues that we face in our communities are often shared by a lot of other cities around the country, so I’m eager to learn from other officials, put solutions on the table and improve the life of residents across our state and country.”

Mayor Scott previously served as secretary for NBC-LEO and second vice chair for NLC’s Information Technology and Communications Committee. He currently serves on the Alabama League of Municipalities’ Board of Directors. He has had a successful 17-year career as a senior software engineer with Fiserv, a Fortune 500 company specializing in financial software. He also owns his own business, BLS Photography. Furthermore, he is the vice chair of the Birmingham Metropolitan Planning Organization.

NLC is the voice of America’s cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people across the country, and works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions. The Alabama League of Municipalities is an affiliate of the national organization. View the full list of newly elected NLC leadership members here.

November 5, 2024

ORANGE BEACH – The city of Helena was awarded the first Healthy Alabama Community designation in the state of Alabama at the Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2024 Graduation and Awards Ceremonies at Perdido Beach Resort on October 30. The Healthy Alabama Communities program was developed in 2022 in partnership with Alabama Communities of Excellence, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to support communities and community leaders in identifying and implementing policy, system and environmental changes to improve the health of all community members.

Helena Mayor Brian Puckett volunteered Helena to participate as the pilot community. Under his leadership and with the support of his staff, Helena has been successful in improving access to physical activity by connecting trails and sidewalks throughout its municipality. One example is the plan to construct additional paved trails within the trail system that will allow people to go see the Cahaba Lillies; make their way to Amphitheater Park where Buck Creek has a kayak landing to the Cahaba River; or head to the new 104-acre sports and leisure complex.

“We are proud to award Mayor Puckett and the city of Helena the first Healthy Alabama Community designation in Alabama,” ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran said. “ALM is excited to partner with such great agencies to help improve the health of Alabamians by providing access to nutrition and physical activities throughout our communities. When you prioritize health in your community, it spurs other opportunities for economic growth, and in turn helps strengthen Alabama’s economy.”

To allow Helena citizens a more sustainable way to carry and access water, the city plans to install water bottle filling stations at the new sports complex, city hall and existing facilities. Furthermore, Helena has plans to provide space for its senior citizens to gather and receive meals at its new city hall. The city is also partnering with a local church to support a food pantry for all citizens to access.

A spinoff from the Scale Back Alabama program, the Healthy Alabama Communities program provides a greater holistic view of health in all facets – access to nutrition, physical activities and support for breastfeeding mothers in our communities. Thriving communities support their members in achieving healthy behaviors. This is accomplished by providing opportunities for safe physical activity and access to nutritious foods that are convenient for all members of the community.

“The Healthy Alabama Communities program is a great tool to put your residents first. The training given through the program was informative and easily laid out for all of our key stakeholders to come together from different areas of the city to work with one common goal of providing new and innovative ways to provide our residents with easy access to key health areas,” Mayor Puckett said. “I encourage every city in the state to take advantage of this new program to serve your residents in continuing to build a healthy and vibrant community.”

Communities can use the Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan (ALPAN) to guide decisions that help create healthy opportunities and environments. The plan is also used as a guide to assist communities in qualifying for the Healthy Alabama Communities designation. Developed by the Alabama Wellness Alliance, ALPAN contains evidence-based physical activity and nutrition strategies to improve health using collaborative and consistent approaches. 

“Community leaders and stakeholders play a critical part in making sure there are resources and opportunities for healthy, active lifestyles,” Molly Killman, director of the ADPH Nutrition and Physical Activity Division, said. “When local governments create active environments to support healthy choices, community members will engage in healthy behaviors and live longer, happier lives.”

To learn more about the Healthy Alabama Communities program, visit healthyalcommunities.org.

November 5, 2024

ORANGE BEACH – The Alabama League of Municipalities hosted its annual graduation and awards ceremonies on October 30, 2024, at Perdido Beach Resort. Over 100 municipal officials graduated or received awards from participating in the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) program.Perry Roquemore Jr., ALM’s third executive director, delivered the commencement address and shared his enthusiasm for the growth of the program, which was created under his leadership in 1994.

Throughout the year, officials receive formal classroom training, in-person and through online courses, in foundational government operations and best practices to abide by state laws. Municipal officials have the incentive of obtaining three different levels of CMO certification after completing 40, 80 and 120 credit hours of training as well as graduating. This year, 50 certified municipal officials, 45 advanced certified municipal officials and 17 CMO emeriti, earned their respective designations. As of graduation, more than 5,200 municipal officials have attended the League’s training in municipal government since its inception.

“We are very proud to have the second oldest elected municipal official training program in the nation, and we are even more excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this outstanding program,” ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran said. “A major component of the League’s mission is to train and prepare our new and veteran, local elected officials with the skills and latest resources needed to help them serve their communities to the best of their abilities.”

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the CMO program, the League awarded 20 officials with its new tiered emeritus lapel pins. On average, it takes five or six years to complete the general requirements for the emeritus certification. CMO emeritus officials that reached between 200 and 299 hours of training obtained the second tier and received a new lapel pin with one green stone, those that reached between 300 and 399 hours obtained the third tier and received a new pin with two green stones; and those that reached over 400 hours obtained the fourth tier and received a new pin with three crystal clear stones.

The League also presented Certified Municipal Achievement (CMA) Awards to 15 municipalities, the most since its inception. The CMA Awards were created in 2018 to honor municipalities where the municipality’s mayor and full council obtain at least 40 credit hours individually, if not more, within a year.

Cochran added, “We hope these new CMO emeritus tiered levels and the CMA Awards will further incentivize all municipal officials to keep striving for more training!”

During the 2024 Legislative Session, Sen. Jabo Waggoner and Rep. Jim Hill, introduced legislation to the Alabama Legislature in 2024 to expand the CMO program from a voluntary program to mandated training. Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act into law on May 3, 2024.

The act specifically requires mayors and councilmembers to complete 10 hours of training annually, provided by ALM, during their first term in office. All elected local officials will be required to receive five hours of training credits annually after receiving the 40 hours required for ALM’s basic CMO certification. The act takes effect January 1, 2025.

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September 23, 2024

MONTGOMERY, AL – This week, the Alabama League of Municipalities is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) program. In 1994, the League launched its voluntary CMO program under the leadership of its former executive director, Perry Roquemore Jr., making it the second oldest elected municipal official training program in the country.

The first session of the CMO program was held at the Adams Mark Hotel in Mobile on September 22, 1994. Nearly 200 officials enrolled in the program that year.

“We are extremely proud of how the Certified Municipal Official program has evolved over the past three decades from offering the basic designation to an Advanced CMO and CMO Emeritus designation,” ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran said. “The success of this program is a reflection of our organization’s continued commitment to providing municipal officials with the necessary skills and resources to strengthen their leadership knowledge and cultivate vibrant communities.”

The CMO program has grown to provide training in several formats each year including in-person multiday conferences, one day regional trainings and online training to teach the fundamentals of local government and share policy updates and resources.

Municipal officials have the incentive of obtaining three different levels of CMO certification after completing 40, 80 and 120 credit hours of training as well as graduating. ALM also offers a Certified Municipality Achievement Award, which recognizes cities and towns where the mayor and all council members have earned the professional designation of Certified Municipal Official within the same year. The League has had more than 5,000 officials engage in the program since it was established and has presented 63 Certified Municipality Achievement Awards since creating the honor in 2018.

“Back in 1986, when I became executive director of the League, I noticed there were all kinds of training programs for municipal clerks, administrators and revenue officers but nothing for elected municipal officials. Following in Georgia’s footsteps, we created the Certified Municipal Official program to develop quality leaders,” Roquemore said. “This program has exceeded every expectation and has helped our CMO graduates elevate their communities and serve in higher leadership positions from the state to the national level.”

During the 2024 Legislative Session, Sen. Jabo Waggoner and Rep. Jim Hill, introduced legislation to the Alabama Legislature in 2024 to expand the CMO program from a voluntary program to mandated training. Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act into law on May 3, 2024.

The act specifically requires mayors and councilmembers to complete 10 hours of training annually, provided by ALM, during their first term in office. All elected local officials will be required to receive five hours of training credits annually after receiving the 40 hours required for ALM’s basic CMO certification.

Examples of courses the training provides include: the general powers of municipalities; duties of the mayor and council; ethics; annexations; authority to expend municipal funds; parliamentary procedure; conflicts of interests; legislative advocacy; liability; public records; police and planning jurisdiction; public works bidding; revenue sources; the competitive bid law; budgeting; audit requirements; the public purpose doctrine; the Open Meetings Act; municipal boards and zoning.

The League will host a graduation ceremony honoring all designations of the CMO program on October 30 in Orange Beach at Perdido Beach Resort. More than 100 officials, representing various cities and towns across Alabama, are expected to graduate.

The act takes effect January 1, 2025.

September 5, 2024

As mayors of the cities of Dothan and Fairhope as well as serving as president and vice president of the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM), we, Mark Saliba and Sherry Sullivan, are thrilled to lead a quality-of-life campaign entitled Live Locally Alabama on behalf of local leaders across our state. This initiative was developed to enhance the well-being of our communities by focusing on essential aspects such as public safety, infrastructure improvements, economic investment, education, workforce development, supporting local businesses and the many cultural and recreational activities available in the beautiful state we call sweet home Alabama.  

Our state currently has 465 cities and towns ranging from towns of 100 residents to cities topping one hundred thousand. Some cities and towns are older than the state itself while others are in their first decade of incorporation. While the most urban areas have the largest populations, over 42% of Alabamians live in rural communities, according the 2020 U.S. Census. Alabama is also one of the most biodiverse states in the nation, with a landscape that features white sandy beaches along the Gulf of Mexico to unbeatable views and hiking trails along the Appalachian Mountains. All of this, along with our amazing citizens, equates to making Alabama a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

As elected officials of two of the fastest growing cities in the state, we understand the importance of investing in our local communities to lay the groundwork for a more prosperous future for Alabama. After all, local government serves as the foundation for Alabama’s economy. Local government is the closest to the people, and we are proud to join local officials across the state to ensure every Alabamian has the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life. 

As mayors, we often stand in front of audiences, whether it be at civic club events or city council meetings, and talk about quality-of-life projects we have taking place or that we want to begin. Some examples are recruiting and building new grocery stores, restaurants, boutiques, recreational venues, hospitals, schools, fire stations, road improvement projects, sewer systems and so much more. These kinds of things cost a lot of money for our communities, but we want to be able to provide them to our citizens. However, it is so important that people understand how we generate revenue and how we have to adjust our budgets to do so. Local government is at the forefront of this initiative as we work together to improve infrastructure and focus on intentional growth and development that preserves our beautiful natural resources and promotes a healthier lifestyle.

We want to encourage all Alabamians to get involved with their community and to support Live Locally Alabama. Shop locally at mom-and-pop stores, eat locally at your favorite restaurants, learn locally by taking your kids to a museum nearby, explore locally by trying a new biking trail and play locally at your neighborhood parks. Attend local council meetings, engage in elections, build relationships with policymakers and participate in community initiatives. You can also follow your municipality’s social media pages to stay up-to-date with their latest activities and plans. 

This is a community effort and your insight and participation in local government is invaluable as we strive to tailor improvements to best meet the needs of our communities. Together we can continue to make Alabama an incredible state to live in and create a robust future for generations to thrive. 

Learn more about Live Locally Alabama at: https://almonline.org/LiveLocallyAlabama.aspx.

The Alabama League of Municipalities is a nonpartisan membership association of over 450 incorporated cities and towns. Since 1935, the League has worked to strengthen municipal government through advocacy, training and the advancement of effective local leadership. As the recognized voice of Alabama’s cities and towns, the League’s member municipalities benefit from a variety of member programs, services and activities that are impossible to accomplish alone. Learn more at almonline.org.

Empowering municipalities and encouraging civic engagement

September 5, 2024

MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) is excited to announce the launch of its quality-of-life campaign entitled Live Locally Alabama. The goal of this initiative is to encourage civic engagement, instill community pride and highlight the crucial role municipal government plays in the daily lives of Alabama’s citizens. 

Alabama is made up of 465 cities and towns of various sizes, each with their own strengths and challenges. The campaign aims to provide strategic resources and one-on-one consultations for municipalities to help them improve how they showcase their uniqueness and remind citizens of the quality-of-life services they provide.

“Every municipality has a story to tell, and we want to ensure we are providing local officials with tools to help them better promote what an incredible state we live in to prospective businesses, visitors and all those that call Alabama home,” ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran said. “Live Locally Alabama is about empowering local officials and their citizens to join together to boost local economies and continue to create a sustainable future for our state.”

Alabama is rich in cultural history, home to a growing number of attractions and recreational activities and has an abundance of natural resources for families to enjoy. Through public safety, infrastructure improvements, economic investment, education, workforce development and community grants and opportunities, local governments are the cornerstone for creating sustainable futures for local communities.

“No matter if you live in a small town or a big city, it takes all of us working together to strengthen our communities and elevate the value in each of them,” ALM President Mark Saliba, mayor of Dothan, said. “On behalf of Alabama’s 465 municipalities, I encourage the public to support the Live Locally Alabama campaign and invest in being more involved in and supportive of their local communities.”

Citizens can get involved by attending council meetings and community events; engaging in elections; building relationships with local and state leaders; volunteering; and participating in community initiatives and improvement projects.

Learn more about Live Locally Alabama at: https://almonline.org/LiveLocallyAlabama.aspx.

August 29, 2024

MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) program announced today it has selected the cities of Daleville and Fairfield to begin the designation process of joining the historic ACE program.

ACE encouraged mayors of eligible Alabama cities, those with populations ranging from 2,000 to 18,000, to apply for the program from February to May. The ACE Advisory Board then reviewed and made their recommendations for selection to the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM). ALM adopted the ACE program as one of its membership service programs in 2022.

“After thoroughly reviewing all applications, we are thrilled to welcome Daleville and Fairfield to the ACE family,” ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran said. “We are looking forward to assisting both communities with areas they are looking to improve and help them fulfill their visions of creating sustainable quality of life services and programs for their citizens.”

ACE was established in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) organization to provide technical assistance to select smaller communities in an effort to strengthen long-term economic success. Through a comprehensive, three-phase approach, ACE uses the collective expertise of its partner organizations – ranging from state agencies and associations to banks, utilities, universities and others – to foster unique community development programs.

As participants of the 2024 ACE Class, Daleville and Fairfield will start Phase I of the program this fall. Phase I focuses on community assessment, while Phase II concentrates on leadership development and strategic planning. Phase III wraps up the program with comprehensive planning and implementing the strategic plan.

ACE Program Coordinator Mary Jackson, who oversees the program, said, “ACE helps build foundational elements by recruiting citizens to participate in local strategic planning meetings; building local leaders organically; establishing a sense of pride; and most importantly assisting officials to develop a vision toward moving their community forward. How do you know where you’re going without having a plan to get there?”

For 22 years, ACE has provided the resources and knowledge for small communities across the state to focus on the importance of planning, leadership development and broad-based community engagement. Community leaders are engaged through training and workshops to develop vision and mission statements, implementation strategies and a sustainable leadership development program. ACE assigns each community with a team of experts from the ACE Associates Council that guide them with an implementation strategy as they work through the program.

“I am grateful the city of Daleville has been selected to participate in the ACE program,” Daleville Mayor Jayme Stayton said. “I believe earning the ACE designation will positively impact our community now and in the years to come.”

ACE strives to guarantee widespread geographic coverage across the state. Forty-three cities have successfully completed the program to be designated as Alabama Communities of Excellence; they include: Alexander City, Arab, Atmore, Bay Minette, Boaz, Brewton, Center Point, Childersburg, Demopolis, Elba, Eufaula, Evergreen, Fairhope, Fayette, Florala, Foley, Gardendale, Geneva, Graysville, Guin, Gulf Shores, Guntersville, Haleyville, Hanceville, Hartselle, Headland, Heflin, Helena, Jackson, Jacksonville, Jasper, Leeds, Livingston, Millbrook, Monroeville, Montevallo, Oneonta, Rainsville, Saraland, Spanish Fort, Tallassee, Thomasville, and Valley. Daleville and Fairfield will join Abbeville, Aliceville, Ashville, Chelsea, Luverne, Ozark and Red Bay, who are currently working through the phases of the program.

“The city of Fairfield is honored to be selected for the ACE program,” Fairfield Mayor Eddie Penny said. “The program will help city leaders develop skills to boost economy development and so much more.”

ACE’s partner organizations are vital to the success of the program. The program’s 2024 partners include: the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, Alabama Power Company, Alabama Small Business Development Center Network, Auburn University – Government and Economic Development Institute, Goodwyn Mills Cawood, Spire, The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development and the University of West Alabama.

Learn more about ACE at alabamacommunitiesofexcellence.org.

The Alabama League of Municipalities is a nonpartisan membership association of over 450 incorporated cities and towns. Since 1935, the League has worked to strengthen municipal government through advocacy, training and the advancement of effective local leadership. As the recognized voice of Alabama’s cities and towns, the League’s member municipalities benefit from a variety of member programs, services and activities that are impossible to accomplish alone. Learn more at almonline.org.

May 20, 2024

The League’s immediate past president, Hartselle Mayor Randy Garrison, passed the leadership gavel to President Mark Saliba on May 17, 2024. Pictured left to right: Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba, and Hartselle Mayor Randy Garrison.

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) on Friday elected Mark Saliba, mayor of Dothan, as its new president and Sherry Sullivan, mayor of Fairhope, as its new vice president during the business session of the League’s 2024 Convention and Expo on Friday at the Von Braun Center. Over 700 municipal officials from around the state attended this three-day convention to discuss legislative issues, hear from state leaders, share resources and conduct official business. The president and vice president will serve in these capacities for one year and will represent the organization’s more than 450 member cities and towns at meetings and events that aim to give municipalities a voice on local, state and federal levels. 

“We are excited to have Mayor Saliba and Mayor Sullivan represent our organization as president and vice president during the 2024-2025 year,” Greg Cochran, executive director of the League, said. “Both of their communities, Dothan and Fairhope, are seeing tremendous growth and projects coming to their areas of the state thanks to their impeccable leadership. We look forward to seeing them bring their unique skill sets to our membership as they lead us into our 90th year of service as the voice of Alabama’s municipalities.”   

President Saliba previously served as the League’s vice president from 2023-2024, chair of the League’s Committee on State and Federal Legislation from 2022-2023 and represented the second congressional district on the League’s Board of Directors. He was first elected mayor of Dothan in 2017 and was reelected in 2021. He is also president of the Alfred Saliba Corporation, his family’s home building business. 

“I am honored to serve as the next president of the Alabama League of Municipalities, and I am eager to continue sharing the importance of municipal government with our members and the public,” President Saliba said. “Being a member of ALM is like having an extra department to help you run your cities and towns. From legislative advocacy to municipal training and a variety of member programs, the services and activities they provide are impossible to accomplish alone.”  

Vice President Sullivan is in her first term as mayor of Fairhope. Prior to running for mayor, she worked for the city of Fairhope for almost 17 years and also worked for Riviera Utilities as director of governmental affairs and economic development. Mayor Sullivan has served as a member of the League’s Board of Directors for the first congressional district, the League’s Committee on State and Federal Legislation and on the organization’s Alabama Municipal Funding Corporation’s Board of Directors. 

“I am sincerely humbled to represent the League’s membership as vice president as we work to make our communities more attractive places to recruit businesses, raise families and create recreational and work opportunities,” Vice President Sullivan said. “I look forward to working with President Saliba and my fellow local officials to make all of our communities better for the great citizens of Alabama.”  

The League also elected the following municipal leaders to serve on the 2024-2025 Board of Directors:

From the First Congressional District:

1. Jim Staff, Mayor, Atmore
2. Katherine Breeden, Councilmember, Loxley
3. Mike McMillan, Mayor, Spanish Fort
4. Newton Cromer, Councilmember, Saraland
5. Ruthie Campbell, Councilmember, Robertsdale

From the Second Congressional District:

1. Marche Johnson, Councilmember, Montgomery
2. Gordon Stone, Mayor, Pike Road
3. Dexter McClendon, Mayor, Greenville
4. Jason Reeves, Mayor, Troy
5. Stanley Stallworth, Mayor, Evergreen 

From the Third Congressional District:

1. Rusty Jessup, Mayor, Riverside 
2. Billy Pearson, Councilmember, Lincoln
3. Ron Anders, Mayor, Auburn 
4. Michael Ellis, Councilmember, LaFayette
5. Scott Reeves, Mayor, Hokes Bluff

From the Fourth Congressional District:

1. Jennifer Williams Smith, Councilmember, Jasper 
2. Allen Dunavant, Mayor, Glen Allen 
3. Chuck Ables, Mayor, Geraldine 
4. Andrew Betterton, Mayor, Florence
5. Mike Lockhart, Mayor, Muscle Shoals

From the Fifth Congressional District:

1. Dana Henry, Councilmember, Athens
2. Gary Livingston, Mayor, Eva
3. Jim McCamy, Mayor, Scottsboro
4. Tommy Perry, Councilmember, Priceville 
5. Connie Spears, Councilmember, Madison

From the Sixth Congressional District:

1. Mike Oakley, Mayor, Centreville
2. Ashley Curry, Mayor, Vestavia Hills
3. Bobbie White, Mayor, Brent
4. Michael Gay, Councilmember, Millbrook
5. Theangelo Perkins, Mayor, Harpersville

From the Seventh Congressional District:

1. Bobby Scott, Mayor, Center Point
2. James Perkins Jr., Mayor, Selma
3. Gwendolyn Rogers, Mayor, Linden
4. Brian Puckett, Mayor, Helena
5. Sheldon Day, Mayor, Thomasville

Executive Committee Members (Active Past Presidents)

• Randy Garrison, Mayor, Hartselle (2023-24)
• Lawrence “Tony” Haygood Jr., Mayor, Tuskegee (2022-23)
• Gary Fuller, Mayor, Opelika (2021-22)
• Leigh Dollar, Mayor, Guntersville (2020-21)
• Ronnie Marks, Mayor, Athens (2019-20)
• Howard Rubenstein, Mayor, Saraland (2016-18)
• Phil Segraves, Mayor, Guin (2016)
• Sadie Britt, Councilmember, Lincoln (2015-16)
• Walt Maddox, Mayor, Tuscaloosa (2013-14)
• Charles Murphy, Mayor, Robertsdale (2010-11)
• Lew Watson, Mayor, Lincoln (2006-07)
• Johnny Ford, Councilmember, Tuskegee (1989-90)

The Alabama League of Municipalities is a nonpartisan membership association of over 450 incorporated cities and towns. Since 1935, the League has worked to strengthen municipal government through advocacy, training and the advancement of effective local leadership. As the recognized voice of Alabama’s cities and towns, the League’s member municipalities benefit from a variety of member programs, services and activities that are impossible to accomplish alone. Learn more at almonline.org.

May 9, 2024

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation declaring May 12-18, 2024, as Municipal Government Week. Pictured left to right: ALM Deputy Director Kayla Bass, Priceville Councilmember Charles Black, Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba, Gov. Kay Ivey, Hartselle Mayor Randy Garrison, Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich and ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran. (Photo credit: Governor’s Office, Hal Yeager)

MONTGOMERY, AL – Today, Gov. Kay Ivey signed an Alabama League of Municipalities’ (ALM) sponsored proclamation declaring May 12-18, 2024, as Municipal Government Week in the state of Alabama. The goal of this week is to remind Alabamians of the important role local government plays in providing essential quality of life services.

Gov. Ivey said, “I encourage all Alabamians to be involved in their local municipal government while also recognizing the importance of good government at every level, but especially on the local level.”

There are currently 465 incorporated municipalities in the state. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 60% of Alabamians live in municipalities, with many more working in them. Municipal government provides services such as police and fire protection, street maintenance, water and sewer services, parks and recreation, and garbage collection, all while also providing numerous educational, recreational and economic development opportunities.

“The League appreciates Gov. Ivey for supporting local government and proclaiming next week as Municipal Government Week,” ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran said. “We encourage Alabamians to show support for their municipalities and to thank local officials for their tireless efforts during this time.”

ALM was established on May 15, 1935, and its membership is comprised of over 450 cities and towns. The organization supports various sized local governments through legislative advocacy, legal assistance and training for elected officials.  
“Local government has a major impact on the lives of its citizens. Yet, many Alabamians do not have an understanding about all the daily services cities and towns provide to their communities,” ALM President Randy Garrison, mayor of Hartselle, said. “Local government is the closest, most responsive form of government to the people. Therefore, I encourage citizens to find opportunities to strengthen relationships with their local leaders.”

Four Alabama cities have populations greater than 185,000, while 59 have populations greater than 12,000. Meanwhile, there are 406 municipalities with a population less than 12,000, and 135 have less than 500.

“Elected officials in local municipal governments have the opportunity to collaborate, communicate and serve in the closest of relationships with the citizens that they live, work and play with every day,” ALM Vice President Mark Saliba, mayor of Dothan, said. “As a native of Dothan, it brings me great joy to serve my city and the League in helping to share the unique stories of how every municipality contributes to the strength and well-being of our great state.”

May 8, 2024

Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act on May 8, 2024 in the state capitol in Montgomery. Pictured left to right: ALM Director of Policy and Research Baker Allen, ALM CMO Program Administrator Cindy Price, ALM Deputy Director Kayla Bass, Sen. Jabo Waggoner, Gov. Kay Ivey, Rep. Jim Hill, ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran, ALM Director of Governmental Affairs Bryan Parker, ALM Director of Legal Services Rob Johnston and ALM League Counsel Kaleb Beck.

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) joined Gov. Kay Ivey today for a ceremony to sign Senate Bill 291, the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act. ALM drafted this bill, in partnership with sponsors Sen. Jabo Waggoner and Rep. Jim Hill, to support communities by requiring Alabama municipal officials to complete mandatory training.  

The act specifically requires mayors and councilmembers to complete 10 hours of training annually, provided by ALM, during their first term in office. All elected local officials will be required to receive five hours of training credits annually after receiving the 40 hours required for ALM’s basic Certified Municipal Official (CMO) certification.

“The Alabama League of Municipalities is proud the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act was signed into law today. This training will better position local officials to understand core subjects necessary to maintain their operations, abide by state laws and help their communities prosper,” ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran said. “We appreciate Sen. Waggoner, Rep. Hill, the Alabama Legislature and Gov. Ivey for their support in passing SB 291.” 

In 1994, ALM launched its voluntary CMO program, the second oldest elected municipal officials training program in the country. This training is offered in several formats each year: in-person multiday conferences, one day meetings and smaller regional trainings, and online training with anytime training and webinars. As of 2023, more than 5,200 municipal officials have attended ALM’s training in municipal government. 

“It is always good to work with the League on legislation that supports our municipalities, and the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act does just that,” Sen. Waggoner said. “Whether a new official or veteran public servant, this legislation is going to provide them with a firm foundation on how best to serve their communities.”

Examples of courses to be covered include: the general powers of municipalities; duties of the mayor and council; ethics; annexations; authority to expend municipal funds; parliamentary procedure; conflicts of interests; legislative advocacy; liability; public records; police and planning jurisdiction; public works bidding; revenue sources; the competitive bid law; budgeting; audit requirements; the public purpose doctrine; the Open Meetings Act; municipal boards and zoning. 

“It was an honor to sponsor this legislation to ensure that all municipal leaders receive proper training to not only learn the fundamentals of local government but to keep them abreast of any policy changes, reporting requirements, ethics changes and other updates specific to local government,” Rep. Hill said. “I appreciate the Alabama League of Municipalities for providing this critical training to local leaders for the past 30 years, and I look forward to seeing our communities reap the benefits. 

Municipal officials have the incentive of obtaining three different levels of CMO certification after completing 40, 80 and 120 credit hours of training as well as graduating. ALM also offers a Certified Municipality Achievement Award, which recognizes cities and towns where the mayor and all councilmembers have earned the professional designation of Certified Municipal Official within the same year.

The act will take effect January 1, 2025. View it as enrolled here. 

March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke at the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Congressional City Conference on a panel focused on litigation settlements with major opioid pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturing companies, and the impact the opioid crisis has had on municipalities across the United States. NLC’s First Vice President Sharon Weston Broome, mayor of Baton Rouge, moderated the panel discussion with Attorney General Marshall; Donald Mason, mayor of Zanesville, OH; and Mark Hayes, executive director of the Arkansas Municipal League. The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM), an affiliate of the NLC, and Attorney General Marshall’s office have been working together to ensure that Alabama’s municipal leaders are taking advantage of more than $800 million in opioid settlements.

“Alabama’s first-in-the-nation approach to individually taking legal action against opioid distributors and manufacturers allowed the state to directly address the devastating impacts of the epidemic in our own backyard,” Attorney General Marshall said. “As a result, the state of Alabama’s settlement amounts have been markedly higher than those states involved in the national settlement agreement. These funds present a historic opportunity to alleviate the damage that opioid abuse caused in our communities.”

ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran recommended to NLC that the attorney general be a part of the important panel discussion because of his leadership and efforts to support Alabama’s cities and towns with this issue.

“We appreciate Attorney General Steve Marshall for fighting to get Alabama more funding in an expedient way to assist our municipalities with combatting the opioid crisis. Unfortunately, we all know someone, whether a loved one, friend or neighbor, who has been affected by this epidemic,” Cochran said. “From newsletters to a webinar, our office has and will continue to work in partnership with the attorney general’s office to ensure communities are utilizing the funds to provide education, prevention resources and treatment options for their citizens.”

This past November, Attorney General Marshall sent a letter to local leaders statewide emphasizing the importance of implementing long-term strategies for the opioid settlement funds. These funds are shared with the state, local governments and public hospitals. Approximately 178 municipalities participated in each of the previous settlements. While there is some variation in the approved uses amongst the settlements, they all generally require that these funds be spent to address three broad categories of abatement: education, prevention and treatment.

Alabama municipalities are encouraged to collaborate regionally and use Attorney General Marshall’s office as a resource as projects are proposed before the Alabama Legislature’s newly established Oversight Commission on Alabama Opioid Settlement Funds. Even if a city did not sign on to these settlements in 2022 and 2023, every city has the opportunity to work with their county because all 67 counties participated.

December 4, 2023

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama League of Municipalities announced the Alabama Communities of Excellence STAR Award recipients at its annual Municipal Leadership Institute and graduation/awards ceremonies on November 8, 2023, in Orange Beach. The League presents the ACE STAR Awards to acknowledge ACE advisory board members, ambassadors, community participants and volunteers who have gone above and beyond in assisting the organization and the communities they serve.

ACE was established in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) organization to provide technical assistance to select communities with populations ranging from 2,000 to 18,000 in an effort to strengthen long-term economic success. Through a comprehensive, three-phase approach, ACE uses the collective expertise of its partner organizations – ranging from state agencies and associations to banks, utilities, universities and others – to foster unique community development programs.

“We are proud to recognize four outstanding leaders as the recipients of our 2023 Alabama Communities of Excellence STAR Awards - Mayor Phil Segraves, Mayor Sheldon Day, Melissa Perault and Holle Smith. Each of them has dedicated countless hours assisting their communities take advantage of the educational and comprehensive resources the ACE program provides,” Greg Cochran, executive director of the League, said. “Congratulations and thank you to this year’s honorees for supporting our mission of helping all communities become a place where businesses want to invest and families want to live, work, play and prosper.”

ACE STAR Award Recipients for 2023 include:

• 2023 Outstanding ACE Mayor - Mayor Phil Segraves of Guin

  Mayor Segraves was selected for this honor because of his leadership in helping Guin receive its ACE designation in 2005; helping to update downtown Guin to attract new businesses; leading efforts to obtain over a million dollars in grant money for lighting, sidewalks, streets and traffic signal posts; and supporting the creation of four beautiful murals in Guin. He has served as mayor for 19 years. He is a past president of the League and currently serves on its board of directors.

• 2023 Outstanding ACE Ambassador - Melissa Perault of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Ozark Area Office

  Melissa is an avid supporter of ACE. ACE Ambassadors are the boots-on-the-ground experts dispatched to communities during Phase 1 of the program. She has written support letters and participated in all Ozark community meetings involved with their strategic planning process. Additionally, she was integral in helping the ACE program apply, and receive, a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Grant in 2020. This grant helped 10 ACE communities update their strategic plans over the course of 18 months.

• 2023 Outstanding ACE Local Coordinator - Holle Smith of the Ozark Dale County Economic Development Corporation

  This award recognizes a local coordinator which is a community participant appointed local coordinator by the mayor and who has performed exceptionally while participating in the ACE program. The city of Ozark has been working on its designation to become an ACE Community since 2021. Holle skillfully assisted the city in navigating the city through the ACE process and guided their strategic planning initiative.

• 2023 Outstanding ACE Leadership Award - Mayor Sheldon Day of Thomasville

  This award recognizes an individual who has provided exceptional leadership for the ACE program. Since he was elected to office in 1996, Mayor Day has strived to promote the city of Thomasville, whether it be economic development, public awareness of the services provided by the city and businesses, improvement in business appearances, promotion of schools and recreation or infrastructure enhancements on the local and state level. He led the city in earning its ACE designation in 2007 and helps to promote and mentor other municipal officials interested in the ACE program. He serves on the League’s Board of Directors.

Now under the purview of the Alabama League of Municipalities, this year marks 21 years of ACE providing the resources and knowledge for small communities across the state to focus on the importance of planning, leadership development and broad-based community engagement. Community leaders are provided with training and workshops to develop vision and mission statements, implementation strategies and a sustainable leadership development program. ACE assigns each community with a team of experts from the ACE Associates Council that guide them with an implementation strategy as they work through the program.

The ACE Advisory Board was supported by the following entities in 2023: Alabama Department of Commerce; Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs; Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority; Alabama Power Company; Alabama Small Business Development Center Network; Auburn University – Government and Economic Development Institute; David Mathews Center for Civic Life; Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc.; Regions Bank; Spire; The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development; The University of West Alabama, and the United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD).

For more information about ACE, visit www.alabamacommunitiesofexcellence.org or contact ACE Program Coordinator Mary Jackson at mjackson@almonline.org. View previous award winners, here.

November 21, 2023

MONTGOMERY – The National League of Cities (NLC) re-elected Birmingham City Councilmember Darrell O’Quinn to serve on its board of directors at its annual business meeting during City Summit this past Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia. O’Quinn will serve a two-year term at a very important time for the NLC as the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary throughout 2024. He has represented the 5th District on the Birmingham City Council since 2017.

O’Quinn said, “Serving on the board of directors for the National League of Cities over the past year has afforded me opportunities to have direct input into national issues facing cities, towns and villages across our nation. In this regard, it has been a tremendous honor for me to represent Birmingham and the state of Alabama. I’m glad to speak up and tell folks that Alabama has something to say and that Birmingham has more to offer. Of course, I would not have ascended to such a distinguished position without the support of the Alabama League of Municipalities. I’m incredibly grateful for their support both at home in Alabama and as I endeavor to proudly represent our state at a national level. I now have the opportunity to continue my service on the NLC Board of Directors through 2025. Birmingham and Alabama have much to be proud of as well as our fair share of challenges to overcome. I, along with other Alabama colleagues who serve NLC in a variety of capacities, intend to continue telling our story and learning about and bringing back innovative best practices to continue making Alabama one of the best places to live this side of heaven.”

In his previous stint on the NLC Board of Directors, O’Quinn served on its finance committee. He has also served as a member of the NLC’s Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee and of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials constituency group.

“The Alabama League of Municipalities is incredibly proud of Councilmember O’Quinn for being re-elected to represent our state and organization at the highest level of civil service,” Greg Cochran, executive director of the League, said. “Councilmember O’Quinn is dependable, actively engaged and has been a staunch supporter of moving the needle on important issues. We know he will continue doing an exceptional job, and we wish him all the best throughout his tenure.”

O’Quinn is a former scientist and clinical veterinarian for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been a board member and officer for numerous civic and non-profit organizations in his community and was a member of the 2015 class of Leadership Birmingham.

The Alabama League of Municipalities is a nonpartisan membership association of over 450 incorporated cities and towns. Since 1935, the League has worked to strengthen municipal government through advocacy, training and the advancement of effective local leadership. As the recognized voice of Alabama’s cities and towns, the League’s member municipalities benefit from a variety of member programs, services and activities that are impossible to accomplish alone. Learn more at almonline.org.

November 15, 2023

ORANGE BEACH – The Alabama League of Municipalities hosted its annual Municipal Leadership Institute (MLI) and graduation/awards ceremonies on November 8-10, 2023 at Perdido Beach Resort. Each fall, the League hosts MLI to provide municipal officials with an opportunity to learn from national, regional and statewide experts regarding timely issues focused on enhancing the quality of life in their communities. More than 100 municipal officials graduated or received awards from the following League supported programs: Certified Municipal Official (CMO), Certified Municipal Achievement Awards, Economic Development Academy, Alabama Communities of Excellence Star Awards, and DesignAlabama Mayors Design Summit.

The Certified Municipal Official Program was established in 1994 and is the second oldest elected municipal official training program in the country. Officials receive formal classroom training in subjects such as council meeting procedures, parliamentary procedure, the Open Meetings Act, public records, ordinance drafting, conflicts of interest, the state ethics law, duties of the mayor and council, tort liability, the competitive bid law, zoning and planning, annexation, municipal regulatory powers, municipal revenues and expenditures, personnel actions and leadership development. This voluntary training is offered in several formats each year: in-person multiday conferences, one day meetings and smaller regional trainings, and online training with anytime training and webinars. This year, 39 Certified Municipal Officials, 35 Advanced Certified Municipal Officials and 11 CMO Emeriti, earned their respective designations after completing 40, 80 and 120 credit hours of training. As of graduation, more than 5,200 municipal officials have attended the League’s training in municipal government in the past 19 years.

“The League not only aims to advocate on behalf of Alabama’s municipalities, but to train and prepare our new and veteran, local elected officials with the skills and latest resources needed to help serve their communities to the best of their abilities,” Greg Cochran, executive director of the League, said. “I am excited that our education sector continues to grow and am thrilled to have more the 100 officials take part in our core programs in 2023. Often times participation in the CMO, EDA, ACE and DesignAlabama programs can take anywhere from one to five years to complete; so, we are extremely proud to recognize the dedication of those that have obtained these distinguished designations.” The League also presented Certified Municipal Achievement Awards to 13 municipalities, which is the most ever. The CMA Awards were created in 2018 to honor municipalities where the municipality’s mayor and full council obtain at least 40 credit hours individually, if not more, within a year. The awards provide an incentive to get all of a municipality’s elected officials trained.

Furthermore, the League had 10 communities graduate from its second class of the Economic Development Academy (EDA) which included: Brewton, Evergreen, Fairfield, Gardendale, Greensboro, Luverne, Midfield, Priceville, Semmes and Southside. The League, in partnership with the Alabama Community College System, developed EDA in 2021 to educate and engage municipal officials and community leaders on the essential elements and phases of economic development while highlighting their vital role in economic initiatives and projects within their communities. Using a collaborative team approach, participants convene four times throughout the year to complete assignments and develop strategies to enhance economic development in their communities. Ultimately, each municipality selected is required to implement a community project and to report on its progress. EDA graduates receive a certification from the League and ACCS. So far, 37 communities have graduated.

During the graduation, ACCS announced that every graduate of the Alabama League of Municipalities’ Economic Development Academy is eligible to earn three hours of college credit from their area community college. This includes EDA graduates from the previous year.

“The initiative to offer every ALM Economic Development Academy graduate the opportunity to earn college credit is a testament to our commitment to supporting lifelong learning and professional development in economic development across the state,” Jimmy H. Baker, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, said. “This collaboration strengthens communities, which, in turn, strengthens Alabama."

Additionally, the League is pleased to announce the eight municipalities selected for the third EDA class, which includes: Ashland, Birmingham, Brantley, Clanton, Cordova, Flomaton, Helena and York. Class begins in January and runs through the fall.

The League also presented the Alabama Communities of Excellence Star Awards to recognize individuals who have performed beyond the call of duty within the ACE program. ACE was established in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) organization to provide technical assistance to select communities with populations ranging from 2,000 to 18,000 in an effort to strengthen long-term economic success. Through a comprehensive, three-phase approach, ACE uses the collective expertise of its partner organizations – ranging from state agencies and associations to banks, utilities, universities and others – to foster unique community development programs. The League acquired the ACE program last year and will continue to support its mission. The League presents the ACE Star Awards to acknowledge the advisory board members, ACE Ambassadors, community participants and volunteers for their work assisting the organization and the communities they serve.

ACE Star Award Recipients for 2023:

• 2023 Outstanding ACE Mayor - Mayor Phil Segraves of Guin
• 2023 Outstanding ACE Ambassador - Melissa Perault of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Ozark Area
Office
• 2023 Outstanding ACE Local Coordinator - Holle Smith of the Ozark Dale County Economic Development Corporation
• 2023 Outstanding ACE Leadership Award - Mayor Sheldon Day of Thomasville

Lastly, the League recognized five mayors from Alabama’s municipalities who have recently graduated from DesignAlabama’s Philip A. Morris Mayors Design Summit: Mayor Mike Oakley of Centreville, Mayor Rod Northam of Fayette, Mayor Jacqueline Bishop of Fort Deposit, Mayor Brian Baine of Fort Payne and Mayor Richard Phillips of Oneonta. DesignAlabama programs create engagement between civic leaders, citizens and design professionals. Named in honor of the late director emeritus of DesignAlabama, the Philip A. Morris Mayors Design Summit has brought together mayors and Alabama based design professionals to thoughtfully examine the planning and design issues facing their communities in an intimate and collaborative setting for the past 17 years. Since then, 85 mayors have participated in the program.

“The League values the work and opportunities DesignAlabama’s Mayors Design Summit provides to our members as they work to enhance and develop the identity of their municipality,” Kayla Bass, deputy director of the League, said. “As a partner of DesignAlabama, we are excited to invest $5,000 to help more municipalities benefit from this great initiative.”

The Alabama League of Municipalities is a nonpartisan membership association of over 450 incorporated cities and towns. Since 1935, the League has worked to strengthen municipal government through advocacy, training and the advancement of effective local leadership. As the recognized voice of Alabama’s cities and towns, the League’s member municipalities benefit from a variety of member programs, services and activities that are impossible to accomplish alone. Learn more at almonline.org.

May 16, 2023

BIRMINGHAM – The Alabama League of Municipalities on Friday elected Randy Garrison, mayor of Hartselle, as its new president and Mark Saliba, mayor of Dothan, as its new vice president during the business session of the League’s 2023 Convention and Expo at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). Over 750 municipal officials from around the state attended this three-day convention to discuss legislative issues, hear from state leaders, share resources and conduct official business. The president and vice president will serve in these capacities for one year and will represent the organization’s more than 450 member cities and towns at meetings and events that aim to give municipalities a voice on local, state and federal levels.

“We are thrilled to have Mayor Garrison and Mayor Saliba serve our organization as president and vice president during 2023-2024,” Greg Cochran, executive director of the League, said. “They are both doing tremendous work in their communities in north Alabama and the Wiregrass along with being active in League events, and we expect them to seamlessly take the baton of leadership from where Mayor Tony Haygood and Councilmember Adam Bourne left off. I have gotten to know both of these gentlemen over the last few years, and I can honestly say their reputations as effective public servants made strong impressions with our team and their peers who voted them in office.”

President Garrison previously served as vice chair of the League’s Committee on Community and Economic Development (CED) and represented the fifth congressional district on the League’s Board of Directors. He was elected mayor of Hartselle in November of 2016 after serving as the publisher for the Hartselle Enquirer for 14 years.

“Being asked to serve in this position is very humbling, and I will do my best to serve to the level of leadership of those whose footsteps I follow,” President Randy Garrison said. “I look forward to working with the League’s Board of Directors and staff in the coming year as we strengthen local government through support and advocacy with state and federal lawmakers as well as assist municipal officials from around the state with achieving greater continuing education certifications and increasing their exposure to resources.”

Vice President Saliba recently served as the chair of the League’s Committee on State and Federal Legislation for 2022-2023 and represented the second congressional district on the League’s Board of Directors. He became mayor of Dothan in October of 2017, while remaining president and owner of Alfred Saliba Corporation.

“I am extremely grateful to the nominating committee for allowing me to serve the League in this capacity,” Vice President Saliba said. “I am honored to represent the citizens of Dothan and to bring a Wiregrass perspective to this role. I look forward to working with President Garrison and the League staff to ensure all our cities and towns reach their potential to be the best places to live, work and play.”

The League also elected the following municipal leaders to serve on the 2023-2024 Board of Directors:

From the First Congressional District:

1. Jim Staff, Mayor, Atmore
2. Katherine Breeden, Councilmember, Loxley
3. Sherry Sullivan, Mayor, Fairhope
4. Newton Cromer, Councilmember, Saraland
5. Ruthie Campbell, Councilmember, Robertsdale

From the Second Congressional District:

1. Michael Gay, Councilmember, Millbrook
2. Gordon Stone, Mayor, Pike Road
3. Dexter McClendon, Mayor, Greenville
4. Jason Reeves, Mayor, Troy
5. Stanley Stallworth, Mayor, Evergreen

From the Third Congressional District:

1. Rusty Jessup, Mayor, Riverside
2. Billy Pearson, Councilmember, Lincoln
3. Alberta McCrory, Mayor, Hobson City
4. Ron Anders, Mayor, Auburn
5. Michael Ellis, Councilmember, LaFayette

From the Fourth Congressional District:

1. Jennifer Williams Smith, Councilmember, Jasper
2. Allen Dunavant, Mayor, Glen Allen
3. Craig Ford, Mayor, Gadsden
4. Mike Lockhart, Mayor, Muscle Shoals
5. Scott Reeves, Mayor, Hokes Bluff

From the Fifth Congressional District:

1. Dana Henry, Councilmember, Athens
2. Gary Livingston, Mayor, Eva
3. Tommy Battle, Mayor, Huntsville
4. Andrew Betterton, Mayor, Florence
5. Tommy Perry, Councilmember, Priceville

From the Sixth Congressional District:

1. Mike Oakley, Mayor, Centreville
2. Ashley Curry, Mayor, Vestavia Hills
3. Bobby Scott, Mayor, Center Point
4. Frank Brocato, Mayor, Hoover
5. Bobbie White, Mayor, Brent

From the Seventh Congressional District:

1. Marche Johnson, Councilmember, Montgomery
2. James Perkins Jr., Mayor, Selma
3. Gwendolyn Rogers, Mayor, Linden
4. Brian Puckett, Mayor, Helena
5. Sheldon Day, Mayor, Thomasville

Executive Committee Members (Active Past Presidents)

• Lawrence “Tony” Haygood Jr., Mayor, Tuskegee (2022-23)
• Gary Fuller, Mayor, Opelika (2021-22)
• Leigh Dollar, Mayor, Guntersville (2020-21)
• Ronnie Marks, Mayor, Athens (2019-20)
• Howard Rubenstein, Mayor, Saraland (2016-18)
• Phil Segraves, Mayor, Guin (2016)
• Sadie Britt, Councilmember, Lincoln (2015-16)
• Walt Maddox, Mayor, Tuscaloosa (2013-14)
• Charles Murphy, Mayor, Robertsdale (2010-11)
• Lew Watson, Mayor, Lincoln (2006-07)
• Johnny Ford, Councilmember, Tuskegee (1989-90)
• Harold Swearingen, Mayor, Pine Hill (1985-86)

The Alabama League of Municipalities is a nonpartisan membership association of over 450 incorporated cities and towns. Since 1935, the League has worked to strengthen municipal government through advocacy, training and the advancement of effective local leadership. As the recognized voice of Alabama’s cities and towns, the League’s member municipalities benefit from a variety of member programs, services and activities that are impossible to accomplish alone. Learn more at almonline.org.