Mobile City Council Set to Vote on Lana Pafenbach as Next City Clerk
The Mobile City Council is poised to appoint Lana Pafenbach as the city's next clerk, succeeding Lisa Lambert after her 32-year tenure with the municipality.
Mobile Council Authorizes Mayor to Seek $200,000 Federal Grant for Homeless Outreach Team
Mobile City Council authorized Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis to apply for a $200,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to expand the city's homeless outreach team.
Redistricting Just Turned Shomari Figures’ Safe Seat Into a Toss-Up. Can He Still Win?
Redistricting has turned Rep. Shomari Figures' Mobile-area congressional seat from a comfortable win into a toss-up, with internal polling showing him nearly tied with his Republican challenger.
Stimpson Names Interim Chief of Staff, Finance Director After Death of Paul Wesch
MOBILE, Ala. — Mayor Sandy Stimpson has made two interim appointments to his senior staff following the death of Paul Wesch, the City of Mobile’s Chief of Staff and Executive…
Mobile Council Delays Vote on Handing History Museum to Nonprofit Board
Mobile city leaders postponed a vote on turning management of the History Museum of Mobile over to its board, a move that would lay off 19 city employees.
Mobile City Council Weighs Nearly $300,000 in Private Mowing Contracts
Mobile's council is set to consider contracts worth nearly $300,000 to have private companies mow 16 major rights-of-way across the city.
Mobile BayBears Owe City $150,000 in Back Rent for Hank Aaron Stadium
City officials confirmed the Mobile BayBears owe roughly $150,000 in unpaid rent for Hank Aaron Stadium as the council weighs new stadium upgrades.
Mobile Council Weighs Contract Diversity Rule, MoonPie Drop Turnout
Mobile's City Council debated a contractor diversity reporting rule, MoonPie Drop attendance data and a proposed flea market animal sale ban.
Mobile City Council Approves Overhaul of Police, Fire Promotion Process
Mobile City Council approved a new promotion testing contract for police and fire departments and debated a residential road closure request.
Mobile Mayor Stimpson Weighs Partial Veto Over Council’s Budget Shift
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says he may veto part of the City Council's budget after it shifted $2.5 million meant for police and fire equipment purchases.