Prichard Races the Clock to Rebuild Its Police Force and Pass a New Budget
Prichard has hired consulting firm POLIHIRE to help rebuild its police department and find a new chief, all while racing an October 1 budget deadline.
Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis Proposes FY 2026-27 Budget With Raises and Cheaper Health Coverage
Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis has proposed a FY 2026-27 budget with raises for public works employees, police, firefighters and the city clerk, plus a health plan cutting deductibles from $2,500…
Mobile Mayor Unveils $404 Million Budget Focused on Public Safety, Employee Raises
Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis unveiled a $404 million budget proposal for Mobile that prioritizes public safety, employee raises and transit upgrades despite a projected drop in revenue.
Grove Hill Council Weighs Fairer Employee Raises in 2027 Budget
The Grove Hill City Council discussed employee raises and the 2027 fiscal year budget, along with a new bank, hospital grass cutting and upcoming community events.
Gulf Shores Council Reviews Bridge Cost Overruns, Taxi Permit and Staffing Changes
Gulf Shores City Council previewed bridge construction change orders, a new taxi franchise, staffing reclassifications and a justice center body scanner purchase ahead of a July 27 vote.
Gulf Shores Plans Major Expansion of Beach Surveillance Camera Network
Gulf Shores is planning to replace its aging beach camera system with 25 new high-definition cameras, including two with pan-and-zoom capability, in a $49,420.20 upgrade aimed at boosting public safety…
Mobile Mayor’s Final Budget Proposal Includes Employee Pay Raise, More Public Safety Funding
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, in one of his final major acts before leaving office after three terms, unveiled a city budget proposal that keeps overall revenue essentially flat while setting…
Analysis Shows West Mobile Annexation Would Likely Pay for Itself in New Revenue
A financial analysis of proposed West Mobile annexation suggests new property and sales tax revenue would largely offset added service costs, even as some residents in the police jurisdiction voice…
Mobile City Council OKs 2020-21 Budget After District Funding Fight
The Mobile City Council approved the city's 2020-21 budget 6-0 with one abstention, following a heated dispute over capital funding for District 1 and park projects across the city's seven…
Mobile Unveils Proposed Budget With Raises, District Funding
Mayor Sandy Stimpson's proposed city budget includes employee raises and millions in capital funding spread across Mobile's seven council districts.