Greensboro City Council heard from one District 3 hopeful at their meeting Tuesday night, April 11. Main Street resident Ashley Kyser was in attendance to introduce himself to the mayor and council and express his interest in filling out the unexpired term of former Councilmember Scott Naylor, who resigned in February.
Councilmembers thanked Kyser for his interest in the position.
Mayor J.B. Washington asked the council how they wanted to handle filling the position. According to state law, the council can make an appointment themselves, ask the Governor to make one for them, or ask the Probate Judge to declare a special election to fill out an unexpired city council term.
Washington said that the last time the council had filled a vacancy, they had given one month’s notice for interested parties to circulate a petition through the district in question, then voted on the matter. He suggested that the city handle this according to the same protocol, voting on an appointment at the council’s first May meeting.
Councilmember Lewis asked how many signatures would be required.
Councilmember Bragg, who first took her place on the council as an appointee, said that there was no set number required of her, but that she went through her neighborhood and district talking to people and asking for their signatures.
A motion was made by Councilmember Shepherd and seconded by Councilmember Curtis stating that parties interested in being appointed to the District 3 seat would have 30 days to collect signatures before the council voted at its May 9 meeting. That motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Washington asked Kyser to consult with City Clerk Lorrie Cook on the new lines for District 3, adopted by the council late last year, so that he would know where to canvas for signatures.
In other business, Councilmembers will attend the second class of the Alabama League of Municipalities Economic Development Academy on April 28 at Jefferson State.
Cook reminded councilmembers that their 2022 statement of economic interest, an annual campaign finance report required of elected officials, was due April 30.
Councilmembers approved a resolution declaring April “Fair Housing Month” in Greensboro.
The council also voted to appoint Susie Harris to another term with the city’s Parks and Recreation Board. Harris’ term expired in March. Her new term will end in March 2028.
The council head from Jumoke Sanusi and Fedra Britvic, Horseshoe Farm/Hale County Hospital Fellows, about the planned Main Street Community Festival, which will be next weekend in Greensboro, April 22. They said they had added more musical entertainment to the planned festivities for the day and hoped to see everyone there. The festival, which will take place that Saturday in downtown Greensboro, will feature vendors, music, food trucks, games and activities, and more. Plans for a parade have been dropped, but musical entertainment has been expanded.
