Place 2 Council Member· 2023-05-01 to 2029-11-01 (month-level start: May 2023 per city bio, appointed to fill vacant Place 2 seat, continuous since, elected Aug 26 2025; month-level end: November 2029, four-year terms per city page)
Chad Leverett
Pelham
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 0:26
- Avg per meeting
- 0:13
- Segments
- 12
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Top issues during term (10)(General)
Retiree healthcare benefits
Changes how much the city contributes toward retiree health premiums at 65% of the normal group rate.
King Valley Drive rezoning to townhouse (R-4)
New townhomes around $300,000 each would go on the tax rolls; the developer also offers to dedicate extra road right-of-way.
Trash service and recycling performance
The exact dollar change wasn't listed on the agenda, but it would hit monthly household bills starting January 2027.
ReAMP Project (Former Oak Mountain Amphitheater)
The fair agreement's financial terms weren't detailed at the meeting, but the event revives use of a major city-owned site.
city manager administrative leave
Taxpayers may end up covering the city manager’s pay and benefits during leave, plus legal or investigative costs, while city business slows.
Siegel Select Business License Revocation
The city says 68% of the property's revenue comes from non-transient stays it can't lawfully license; tenants fear losing affordable housing.
Mayor designated utility superintendent
Budget-neutral reshuffle of an existing position rather than a new hire.
noise ordinance update
There’s no big city budget line here, but venues and noisemakers could face compliance costs or fines, while the city may spend a bit more on enforcement.
state legislation fiscal impact
The city could lose $750,000 every year, forcing Pelham to absorb a recurring budget hit or cut services.
state legislation opposition
Pelham could lose hundreds of thousands in budget revenue, forcing taxpayers or city services to absorb the hit.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(General)
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