The City of Bessemer - The Marvel City

Mayor & Council

Meet the Mayor & City Council Members

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Mayor

Welcome Message From

Mayor Louise Alexander

I believe true leadership is rooted in service, guided by listening, and defined by integrity. Together, we can build a stronger, safer, and more hopeful Bessemer for all.

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District 1

Jarvis Collier

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Jarvis Collier is serving his second term as representative for District 1. Collier is a graduate of McAdory High School and attended both Lawson State and Miles College. Collier is the owner of Collier's Barber and Style Barbershop and the founder of Collier's Barber and Style Institute. He is also a member of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (N.O.B.L.E). Collier a former Jefferson County Barber Commissioner

District 1

Jarvis Collier

205 424-4060

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Jarvis Collier is serving his second term as representative for District 1. Collier is a graduate of McAdory High School and attended both

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District 2

Chester W Porter

205 424-4060

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Chester W. Porter is serving his third term as a representative for District 2. Porter is a graduate of Hueytown High School and furthered his

District 3

Cynthia S. Donald

205 424-4060

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District 4

Donna Thigpen

205 424-4060

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Donna Thigpen is serving her fourth term as representative for District 4. Thigpen attended Oak Grove High School, Jefferson State

District 5

Kelvin D. Eades

205 424-4060

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District 6

Valerie Williams

205 424-4060

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District 7

Cleo King

205 424-4060

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Councilor Cleophus King, 7th District of Bessemer, Alabama. Cleo, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, educated in Bessemer, Cleo served

District 1

Jarvis Collier

205 424-4060

Jarvis Collier is serving his second term as representative for District 1. Collier is a graduate of McAdory High School and attended both

district-1

District 2

Chester W Porter

205 424-4060

Chester W. Porter is serving his third term as a representative for District 2. Porter is a graduate of Hueytown High School and furthered his

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District 3

Cynthia S. Donald

205 424-4060

Background Information Coming Soon

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District 4

Donna Thigpen

205 424-4060

Donna Thigpen is serving her fourth term as representative for District 4. Thigpen attended Oak Grove High School, Jefferson State

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District 5

Kelvin D. Eades

205 424-4060

Background Information Coming Soon

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District 6

Valerie Williams

205 424-4060

Background Information Coming Soon

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District 7

Cleo King

205 424-4060

Councilor Cleophus King, 7th District of Bessemer, Alabama. Cleo, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, educated in Bessemer, Cleo served

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Meetings

State of the City Address

Honorable Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley invites you to the State of the City Address on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6 PM at the Bessemer Civic Center (1130 9^th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35020).Come hear about our city’s progress, plans, and vision for the future.

Don’t miss this important event!We look forward to seeing you there!

Meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council meets as follows:

1st Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
2nd Tuesday of every month (Planning Session) at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room on the first floor.
3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers

Meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council meets as follows:

1st Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
2nd Tuesday of every month (Planning Session) at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room on the first floor.
3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers

2026 Runoff Election Results

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Mayor Gulley: New Bessemer scholarship will provide at least $10,000 toward college for every Bessemer City High School graduate.

Mayor’s new “Bessemer Built” program begins with the class of 2027, with tuition support available at Miles College, Lawson State Community College, and Stillman CollegeBessemer, Ala., Aug. 14, 2026 - Today, Bessemer Mayor Kenneth.

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Bessemer Façade Program

Learn about available facade improvement grants and how property owners can enhance their building's appearance while contributing to community revitalization.

Click here for full page program flyer

Click here for program application & fact sheet

Meetings

Updated Development Plans for Proposed Data Center Project

In response to feedback from residents, community stakeholders, and partner agencies regarding the proposed Project Marvel Data Center, including concerns related to its proximity to residential areas and its relationship to the planned Northern Beltline, the Mayor and City Council of Bessemer announce a significant update to the project’s planning and development framework.

Following careful review of public input, the City has identified additional land adjacent ...

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Meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council meets as follows:

1st Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
2nd Tuesday of every month (Planning Session) at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room on the first floor.
3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers

Meetings

The State of the City Address.

City of the State address is released now, please click on the following link to watch:

Watch complete State of the City Address
Read the State of the City Address 2026

Meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council meets as follows:

1st Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
2nd Tuesday of every month (Planning Session) at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room on the first floor.
3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers

Workshops

Notice of Additional CDBG Consolidated Plan Comment Period

Notice is hereby given that the City of Bessemer Economic and Community Development Department will receive public comments on the City’s 2025-2029 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposed Consolidated Plan and FY2025 Annual Action Plan for a period of 9 days beginning on Monday, August 18, 2025, and concluding on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

The additional nine-day period will allow the City to meet the requirements of the 30-day comment period outlined at 24 CFR 91.105.

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Downtown Redevelopment Board

The City of Bessemer's Downtown Redevelopment Board invites public input on the proposed 2025-2029 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan and the FY2025 Annual Action Plan. Comments will be accepted for a duration of 9 days, starting from Monday, August 18, 2025, and ending on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

This extended comment period is designed to fulfill the 30-day requirement specified in 24 CFR 91.105, ensuring community engagement in the planning process.

Meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council meets as follows:

1st Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
2nd Tuesday of every month (Planning Session) at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room on the first floor.
3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers

Meetings

Updated Development Plans for Proposed Data Center Project

Following careful review of public input, the City has identified additional land adjacent ...

Read full Press Release

Meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council meets as follows:

1st Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
2nd Tuesday of every month (Planning Session) at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room on the first floor.
3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers

Meetings

The State of the City Address.

City of the State address is released now, please click on the following link to watch:

Watch complete State of the City Address
Read the State of the City Address 2026

Meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council meets as follows:

1st Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
2nd Tuesday of every month (Planning Session) at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room on the first floor.
3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers

Workshops

Notice of Additional CDBG Consolidated Plan Comment Period

Meetings

Downtown Redevelopment Board

Meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council meets as follows:

1st Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
2nd Tuesday of every month (Planning Session) at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room on the first floor.
3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers

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Meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council meets as follows:

1st Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
2nd Tuesday of every month (Planning Session) at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room on the first floor.
3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers

Workshops

Notice of Additional CDBG Consolidated Plan Comment Period

Meetings

Downtown Redevelopment Board

Meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council meets as follows:

1st Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
2nd Tuesday of every month (Planning Session) at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room on the first floor.
3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers

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