May 9 Special Election

Citizens group promoting petition to place city manager decision on ballot

MADISON – A citizens group called Madison Forward held a community Thursday to discuss the proposed transition to a city manager form of government for ... Read more

2 years ago by John Few.

Noon public meeting at library today to discuss city’s proposed city manager transition

MADISON -Another meeting to discuss Madison’s possible transition to a city manager-council form of government is being planned today at noon. It will be held ... Read more

2 years ago by John Few.

EDITORIAL: Tonight’s community meeting about changing Madison’s city structure is very important

Madison residents can attend the meeting in person or watch it online MADISON – This evening an important meeting will take place that Madison residents ... Read more

2 years ago by John Few.

Meeting will test public’s reaction to city transition plans, answer questions

MADISON – Madison could soon see a dramatic shift in the government structure for the city if local leaders have their way. Madison city officials ... Read more

2 years ago by John Few.

Governance Transition Committee recs City Manager model for Madison

MADISON – The Governance Transition Committee delivered its findings to Madison City Council at its Jan. 10 meeting. Read more

3 years ago by Gregg Parker.

Council, residents ponder city governance

MADISON - The future of Madison's municipal government was the focus at Madison City Council's work session on Nov. 17. Read more

9 years ago by Gregg Parker.

Committee recommends city manager-mayor-council

Madison Governance Committee 2025 has concluded its analysis of Madison's government structure. Read more

9 years ago by Gregg Parker.

Council duties re-assigned, governance conclusion presented

MADISON - Madison City Council elected a new president and accepted their annual 'reorganization' of intra-city duties on Nov. 9. Read more

9 years ago by Gregg Parker.

Governance committee wraps study

MADISON - Madison Governance Committee 2025 used its last scheduled meeting to learn about the state legislature's role in how an Alabama city chooses its ... Read more

9 years ago by Gregg Parker.

Governance committee hears former mayors

MADISON - Former Madison mayors Jan Wells (2000-2004), Sandy Kirkindall (2004-2008) and Paul Finley (2008-2012) met with Madison Governance Committee 2025 on Sept. 30. Read more

9 years ago by Gregg Parker.

Former councilmen advise governance committee

MADISON - On Sept. 23, Madison Governance Committee 2025 hosted a 'class reunion' of sorts with former members of Madison City Council. Read more

9 years ago by Gregg Parker.

Governance committee mulls city growth

MADISON - What kind of community will Madison be when the city population 'maxes' out at 70,000 people? Read more

9 years ago by Gregg Parker.

Mountain Brook city manager advises governance committee

MADISON - Sam Gaston, Mountain Brook's city manager since 1993, contrasted city manager/mayor configurations to Madison Governance Committee 2025 on Sept. 9. Read more

9 years ago by Gregg Parker.

City manager exploratory group members named

MADISON - After lively discussion between the Madison City Council, Mayor Troy Troy Trulock and other city entities the past few weeks regarding a city ... Read more

9 years ago by Staff Reports.

City Council, citizens mull changing government structure

MADISON – Highlighted by a clash between Mayor Troy Trulock and the Madison City Council at its latest regular meeting on Aug. 10, the word ... Read more