Elections in Alabama local government
What Alabama city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
98 Alabama meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Alabama with the most elections activity
- Vestavia Hills, AL (7)
- Decatur, AL (6)
- Opelika, AL (6)
- Madison, AL (6)
- Powell, AL (5)
- Huntsville, AL (4)
- Vernon, AL (4)
- La Fayette, AL (4)
- Russellville, AL (4)
- Orange Beach, AL (4)
- Jacksons' Gap, AL (3)
- Harpersville, AL (3)
Latest matching meetings
Huntsville City Council to hold public hearings on multiple rezoning requests
The City Council will conduct public hearings on three zoning changes, including a 505.03-acre request for a housing district. The body will also address public nuisance abatements and prepare for the August 25, 2026, municipal election.
Council to decide on relocating District 3 voting center to Point Mallard Event Center
The Decatur City Council will consider 20 resolutions, including relocating Precinct 4-3 voting center from Point Mallard Grill to the Point Mallard Event Center, increasing funding for the Calhoun College Sports Complex, adopting GovWell planning and zoning software, and approving various contracts and donations…
Council to vote on funding increase for Calhoun College Sports Complex
The Decatur City Council will consider several resolutions, including increasing funding for the Calhoun College Sports Complex and relocating a voting center. Other items include awarding contracts for pest control and an archaeological survey, approving software for planning and zoning, and making appointments to…
Council considers hotel project agreement and lodging tax changes
The City Council will vote on a project agreement for a new hotel by Galactic Hospitality Group, LLC. Members will also discuss amendments to the city's lodging tax and alcoholic beverage license review procedures. Additionally, the council will formally declare the election results for several city and school board…
Council approves start of golf course sale process for residential housing
The Riverview City Council voted to begin the process of selling a portion of the municipal golf course for residential development, pending a voter referendum in November 2026. The council also directed the Planning Commission and Recreation Department to amend the 2024 Master Plan and the 2027‑2032 Parks and…
Commission to vote on bridge grant application and hazard mitigation plan
The Lee County Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, presentations on the Health Department MOU and EMA AU Support, and a proclamation. The consent agenda includes meeting minutes, claims, and procurement card transactions, as well as openings on the East Alabama Health Care Authority and E-911…
City Council to adopt $33.6M FY 2026-27 budget
The Auburn City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 final budget of $33,607,027, which sets General Fund Reserves at $5,375,542. The consent calendar includes multiple ordinances, contracts, and employee agreements, including a new entertainment zone in downtown Auburn, a sewer lift station…
Jackson County Commission to vote on road improvements and budget amendments
The Commission will consider budget amendments for solid waste vehicle repairs and the June 16, 2026, run-off election. The body will also review agreements for I.T. network licensing and road improvements. Additionally, the Commission will address 2025 litigation and insolvents for the Revenue Commission Office.
County commission to approve new administrator and maintenance contracts
The Jackson County Commission will approve the appointment of Margaret Turner as County Administrator and sign checks for warrants. The body will also consider contracts for courthouse lawn treatment and tree assessment services.
Town Council will vote on accepting FY 2024 independent audits
The Harpersville Town Council meeting on May 18, 2026 includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and invoice report. Council members will consider Resolution 2026-05-04-01 regarding a donation to Coosa Valley Academy for “Serve Day.” Council will vote on Resolution 2026-05-18-01 to accept the Fiscal Year 2024…
Council to certify election results, appoint officials, approve $7.9M payments
The Vernon City Council will certify the results of the April 14 general municipal election, administer the oath to Council-Elect Monica Rodriguez, and reorganize the council. The council will also appoint Lilia Hernandez as Deputy City Administrator and Veronica Petrosyan as Director of Health and Environmental…
Commission will vote on a construction agreement for County Road 452
The Jackson County Commission meeting on April 13, 2026 includes several motions. Commissioners will consider adopting minutes from prior meetings, approving striping of CR‑53, and signing a construction agreement for CR‑452. Additional actions involve appointing an interim county administrator, adopting open‑records…
La Fayette City Council to discuss potential 2026 ballot measures
The City Council will hold a workshop to review a summary of the 2026 retreat and discuss potential ballot measures. The meeting also includes quasi-judicial training and a session for new ideas.
Lee County Commission to consider liquor license and subdivision maintenance
The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss a liquor and tobacco license for Byrons Smokehouse at University Station and the acceptance of Deerfield Oaks Subdivision for maintenance. The body will also review a project change order for the T.K. Davis Justice Center.
Zoning Board considers three property variances at Feb 10 meeting
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and review three variance requests. The requests involve rear‑yard setbacks for properties on Bramble Lane and Executive Park Drive, and a parking‑space reduction for a development on Gateway Drive.
Authority to discuss RFPs for marketing and 200 N Public Road
The Lafayette Downtown Development Authority will hear an overview of the city's Arts & Cultural Resources Department and discuss the Old Town Lafayette marketing campaign RFP process. They will also consider the 200 N Public Road RFP process and elect a chair and vice chair. Staff will provide updates on grants…
Rezoning 2407 N Arkansas Ave to C-3 Large Scale Commercial
The Russellville Planning Commission will elect its 2026 officers, consider a vacation of an alley in the Maddison White Addition, and review two rezoning proposals: one changing 500-502 Tyler Road from R-2 Medium Density Residential to C-4 Neighborhood and Quiet Business, and another changing 2407 N Arkansas Ave from…
Board of Adjustment votes on three property variances and officer elections
The Russellville Board of Adjustment will meet on February 5, 2026 to elect officers for the 2026 calendar year and to consider three variance requests. The variances concern screening requirements at 21 Elliot Place, driveway paving requirements at 1016 Dowdy Loop, and landscaping requirements at 120 SR 331. No other…
Commission will vote to elect its officers for the new term
The Oakland Cemetery Commission will approve the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting, receive a financial status update for December 2025, and hear a report on overall cemetery conditions and upcoming spring workshops. The board will hold its annual election of officers and review 2025 accomplishments while…
City to elect mayor and vice mayor, authorize fringe benefit plan
The City Council will elect a mayor and vice mayor for a term ending in 2027 and authorize a fringe benefit pick-up plan for the city manager. The agenda also includes authorizing an agreement with the Delaware Prosecutor's Office and an executive session for personnel and economic development matters.
County to consider buying property on North Pine Street in Bay Minette
The Baldwin County Commission will meet on January 6, 2026, to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items including property purchases, professional service agreements, and equipment leases. Notable actions include the purchase of real property adjacent to North Pine Street and West 1st Street in Bay…
City Council will select the mayor and mayor pro tem
The La Fayette City Council meeting will open with standard procedures, then vote to select the mayor and mayor pro tem. The council will also hold a public input period before adjourning.
Auburn City Council to elect new mayor and vice mayor
This is a special session focused solely on council reorganization. The council will nominate and vote on a new mayor and vice mayor, followed by an oath of office and seating. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
Commissioner candidate interviews will be conducted
The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission will accept last month's minutes, review the manager's financial report including October fuel sales and receivable aging, discuss the Krue Project update, and hold interviews for commissioner candidates. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
Fruit Heights City Council to vote on chicken, fence, and lighting ordinances
The City Council will consider and vote on three ordinances regarding chickens in residential zones, fence and hedge heights, and outdoor lighting. The body will also review the City Manager's annual performance and certify the 2025 general election results.
Public hearing on the Vacation Rental Signs zoning text amendment (ZTA25-06)
The Planning Commission will approve the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review the Ocean Blue Cottages site plan (ZA25-000045). Public hearings will be held on the Bon Secour Village final subdivision plat (ZA25-000050) and on zoning text amendments for vacation rental signs (ZTA25-06), BG district uses…
Vernon City Council to call General Municipal Election for April 14, 2026
The City Council will discuss calling an all-mail ballot election for one City Council member and adopting new candidate statement regulations. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and employee benefit proposals for 2026.
Board will consider and adopt the FY2025‑26 library budget
The Eufaula Carnegie Library Board of Trustees will meet on November 17, 2025 to review its financial report, discuss grant updates, website/branding quotes, and policy manual changes. New business includes adopting the FY2025‑26 budget, setting the 2026 board calendar, and holding officer elections. The meeting also…
Council elects president and approves appointments for key city positions
The Hueytown City Council will elect a new Council President and a Pro‑Tempore. It will consider resolutions to adopt council procedural rules and to authorize a bank deposit. It will also appoint individuals to several city offices, including City Clerk, Treasurer, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, City Attorney…
Opelika City Council holds organizational meeting for new term
The City Council is meeting to swear in the Mayor and Council members. The body will elect a City Council President and President Pro-Tempore. Members will also consider a first reading to adopt Rules of Procedure by amending Chapter 2 of the City Code of Ordinances.
Foley City Council holds organizational meeting to swear in officials
The City Council is meeting to administer oaths of office to the Mayor-Elect and Council Members. The body will elect a Council President and President Pro Tempore and establish rules of procedure for the four-year term. The meeting includes the appointment of judicial, executive, and director-level city officers.
Council to elect president, pro tempore, designate Synovus Bank
This is an organizational meeting of the Madison City Council. The council will elect a council president and president pro tempore, appoint a finance committee, and designate Synovus Bank as depository for city accounts via Resolution No. 2025-357-R. These actions are routine procedural items for the new term.
Commission will review demolition proposals and elect officers
The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will consider demolition requests and discuss the status of the Community Land Grant. The meeting includes officer elections and a report on new member chairs focusing on brief‑teams training and faster historic property inspections. Additional agenda items are a public…
Barbour County Commission to elect leadership and award road contract
The Commission will elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman and appoint the County Attorney for FY 26. The body will also vote on treasury depositories and a tax holiday for severe weather preparedness. Members will discuss the Old Eufaula Courthouse and longevity.
Commission to vote on amendment to hospital fund distribution
The Baldwin County Commission will meet on October 7, 2025, to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, bid awards, and resolutions. Key items include a resolution amending funds distribution to North Baldwin Infirmary, Thomas Hospital, and Baldwin Health; a lease of 40 acres in North Baldwin County; and a…
City Council will canvass the District 1 runoff election results
The Wetumpka City Council has called a special meeting on September 30, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the Wetumpka Administrative Building, 408 South Main Street. The meeting’s purpose is to canvass the runoff election held on September 23, 2025 for City Council District 1. All council members have accepted the notice.
Council to consider limestone supply contract for Mainstreet
The Harpersville Town Council will meet in a special session on September 30, 2025. Council members will consider a resolution to approve a quote from Vulcan to supply limestone for Mainstreet and allocate funds for the project. They will also consider a resolution to canvass the results of the 2025 Harpersville…
City Council adopts resolution declaring winners of Sept 23, 2025 runoff election
The Boaz City Council met on September 30, 2025 at the Boaz Senior Center to canvass the September 23, 2025 municipal runoff election results. The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-1908, officially declaring Tim Walker elected mayor, Steven Bates elected to Council Place 2, and Alan Hales elected to Council Place 3…
Lincoln City Council approves run-off election results
The City Council held a called meeting to address a single item of business. The body voted to approve the results of a run-off election.
Council awards contracts to Blakmar Grading for water, sewer and sidewalk work
The council will canvass and certify the September 23 municipal runoff election results. It will also consider two resolutions that award contracts to Blakmar Grading & Company, LLC for water, sewer and drainage improvements and for sidewalk improvements. The special‑called meeting is at 12:00 pm in the municipal…