Mayor· 2020-11-02 to 2025-11-03 (start: took office Mon Nov 2 2020 per Shelby County Reporter swearing-in report; end: successors took office Mon Nov 3 2025 per 1819 News and city site bios)
Gary Waters
Pelham
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Top issues during term (5)
emergency curfew after storm damage
The storm means costly repairs for dozens of homeowners and new emergency-response and cleanup bills for the city, with curfew disruptions adding short-term hits to local businesses.
city council election
No immediate city budget impact from the announcement itself, though the election outcome could shift spending priorities.
police chief appointment
The source doesn’t include salary or budget details, so the direct cost impact is unclear.
mayoral election
No direct dollar figure is attached, but a new mayor and council could shift spending priorities.
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.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Waters was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found.