Alabama League of Municipalities

Thank you to Melanie Hogan and Robb Taylor for inviting Greg Cochran and Mayor Tony Haygood (past ALM president) to speak on WVAS’s 90.7 Perspectives show this week. They took a deep dive into sharing what goes into making our communities vibrant places where people want to live, work, shop and invest their time and resources amidst the current challenges our state is facing. Mayor Haygood said, “When you think about things that we sometimes assume will be there, and all of a sudden they’re not there then people get nervous.” Our new #LiveLocallyAlabama campaign is just one of many ways we are working to remind the public and legislators of the value of municipal services and how to support their communities. Cross collaboration with citizens and all levels of leadership is essential to building a brighter future for our 465 cities and towns. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eSc62FXu. https://lnkd.in/eYdiy-sG

??Deadline Tomorrow?? The League is looking to hire a digital media specialist! In this role, you will play a crucial role in creating, implementing and managing digital marketing strategies to promote the Alabama League of Municipalities and our members, publications, services and brand. You will be responsible for planning and executing effective digital campaigns across various platforms, with the objective of increasing brand awareness, driving website and social media traffic and sharing resources with municipal leaders. Read the full job description here: https://lnkd.in/gmE2cBdF In order to apply, please submit a cover letter, current resume and examples of relevant projects created (videos, graphics, animations, articles and/or press releases) no later than 5 p.m. March 7, 2025 to [email protected].

Chief Partridge is spot on. Public safety is paramount to the success of a community. Read the full article below.??

Councilmember Bandy-Freeman is one of our most engaged members. Great testimony!

?ALM continues to grow in 2025! We want to officially welcome our newest team members – Annabel Patton and Mikal Webb. Mikal recently joined the legal team as an associate counsel and will also assist with the League’s lobbying efforts. A Montgomery native, Mikal earned his B.A. from Huntingdon College in 2018, a M.A. from the University of Alabama in 2021 and his J.D. from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in 2024. Prior to entering the legal profession, Mikal spent time teaching mathematics at the collegiate and high school levels. Annabel also recently joined the League as a part of the member services team. She is the first person to give our guests a warm welcome in her role as receptionist. Annabel is originally from Carrollton, Georgia but recently moved to Prattville. She is a graduate from the University of Georgia and still enjoys traveling back to Athens for some football games. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, crocheting, reading and has recently started playing pickleball! We are glad to have both of them at the League!

We see you, Councilmember Veronica Bandy-Freeman, Councilmember DM Collins and Councilmember Crystal Smitherman! ??#WomensHistoryMonth

Wow, we #LoveDothan??! This is a fabulous hometown spotlight video exhibiting what #LiveLocallyAlabama is all about. Job well done, President Mark Saliba, Vincent and your team! Learn more about our quality-of-life campaign at https://lnkd.in/eSc62FXu.

Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce Innovate Alabama’s first-ever Outdoor Recreation Summit on April 21-22 at Guntersville State Park! This two-day event will bring together community leaders, outdoor industry professionals, entrepreneurs, students and policymakers to explore how outdoor recreation fuels economic growth, innovation and workforce development in Alabama. Attendees can look forward to engaging panels on funding, policy and economic development, as well as valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals and investors. Students and future leaders will have the chance to participate in hands-on outdoor experiences. Stay tuned for speaker announcements, lodging details and registration information!

Deputy Director Kayla Bass recently sat down with Michelle Walden, communications director of the Local Government Health Insurance Board, to discuss our longstanding relationship and our League programs. Since the 90s, LGHIB’s health insurance plan has provided benefits for local government entities across Alabama. ??Take a listen on their Covered Conversations podcast! https://lnkd.in/ekeKFG99

?Advocacy Day 2025 is still buzzing in our minds! Among the principal issues for us this year is our commitment to working with policymakers to improve public safety and health care opportunities to support vibrant communities in Alabama. ??Public safety is a top priority for our members. We are continuously collaborating with state leaders to ensure we not only improve recruitment and retention efforts but also give our officers the support and resources they need to keep the public safe. ??The League also supports increased funding and statewide policy changes to provide accessibility to health care for all Alabamians; improve retention and recruitment of health care professionals; and expand health care services at existing facilities. Check out the two panel discussions we hosted on public safety and health care below. Public Safety Panel: https://lnkd.in/e5yk6Ftj The State of Health Care in Alabama Panel: https://lnkd.in/eiti-iZm