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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pelham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority legal fee payment
The council reviewed authorizing payment of legal fees the city owes the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority, incurred from 2021 to 2025.
Retiree longevity payments
Eligible city retirees get a one-time payment of $1 per month of service under new state law — $300 for a 25-year retiree. First offered since 2022.
America 250 celebration funding
The council fixed an oversight from last year's budget by setting aside money for America 250 events, starting with Saturday's Red, White and Bulls military appreciation night at the Pelham Civic Complex.
Resident satisfaction award
Pelham earned the ETC Institute's 'Leading the Way' award, ranking in the top 10% of U.S. local governments on service quality, customer service, and value for taxes — scoring 232 versus a 114 national average.
In-house IT department presentation
The city's IT team, led by Chuck Crocker, explained how they took technology back from outside vendors, rebuilt the network across 19 city locations, and moved city data into a secure Birmingham-area facility.