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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pelham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Domestic violence awareness and Safe House partnership
October was proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Safe House of Shelby County reported over 4,000 crisis line calls, 180 people sheltered, and nearly 700 victims assisted through community services and its forensic medical facility — which operates here in Pelham.
Nuisance Property on Meadow View Circle
A resident asked the city to use its nuisance codes to clean up an abandoned, overgrown house at 106 Meadow View Circle that's drawn complaints for over 16 months, citing rodents, snakes, and falling property values.
School Resource Officer funding with Shelby County
The city signed on for Shelby County FY2026 funding to help pay for the School Resource Officer program — keeping officers in Pelham schools.
Police Department vault and property storage rules
A new ordinance would spell out how police receive, store, safeguard, return or throw away property in their custody — from evidence and firearms to unclaimed cash. First reading only; a vote comes later.
Police security camera trailers and City Park lot resurfacing
The police department is getting two security camera trailers funded from the FY2026 budget.