This August, Homewood residents will head to the polls to vote. Here are a few things you need to know before election day.
Current Elected Officials
Council President Peter Wright - not running
Ward 1's Andy Gwaltney - running for reelection in Place 1
Ward 1's Britt Thames - running for reelectionin Place 2
Ward 2's Mike Higginbotham - not running
Ward 2's Andrew Wolverton - running for reelection
Ward 3's Patrick McClusky - running for mayor
Ward 3's Walter Jones - running for reelection in Place 2
Ward 4's Barry Smith - running for reelection in Place 1
Ward 4's Alex Wyatt - running for City Council President
Ward 5's Jennifer Andress - running for reelection in Place 1
Ward 5's John Hardin - running for reelection in Place 2
Mayor Scott McBrayer - running for reelection
Also in the running
Melanie Geer - running for City Council Ward 1, Place 2
Carlos Alemán - running for City Council Ward 2, Place 1
Sydney Simmons - running for City Council Ward 2, Place 1
Celeste Yarbrough Bayles - running for City Council Ward 2, Place 2
Beverly Brice LeBoeuf - running for City Council Ward 2, Place 2
Justin Limbaugh - running for City Council Ward 2, Place 2
Walt Harris - running for City Council in Ward 3, Place 1
Nick Sims - running for City Council Ward 3, Place 1
Brady Wilson - running for City Council Ward 3, Place 1
Mark Quimby - running for City Council Ward 3, Place 2
Frances Nance - running for City Council in Ward 3, Place 2
Kent Haines - running for City Council Ward 4, Place 1
Evan Bates - running for City Council Ward 4, Place 2
Jalete Nelms - running for City Council Ward 4, Place 2
Zach Isbell - running for City Council Ward 5, Place 2
Jeff Foster - running for City Council in Ward 5, Place 2
Chris Lane - running for mayor
Sample ballots are available on the city's website.
Main Issues
“Walkability to the community and everything that entails — exercise, going to restaurants and shops, going to parks. To me, for my overall quality of life, it’s very important.” -- Beth Ann Eidson, Ward 5
“Maintain the look and feel of the current downtown main streets. Construct new development on the outskirts. Focus on Greensprings Highway for new development. No national chains downtown. Do not eliminate micro-businesses by tearing down and rebuilding with higher rent.” -- Carolyn Herr, Ward 4
“Homewood needs smart economic development and city planning. For example, West Homewood’s residential areas are booming, but within Oxmoor, Wildwood, and West Valley business districts there is a great deal of opportunity; older crime-ridden motels, end-of-life retail and commercial space dragging us down. How can the city incentivize large-scale private redevelopment, invest in needed infrastructure, green space, and do so in a smart way, while preserving the charm that makes Homewood unique?” Erik Henninger, Ward 2
“Transparency. Police reports and activities made public. Financial transactions all made public. All council members and city officials disclose relevant business relationships. No undisclosed City Contracts. Open Records.” -- A constituent of Ward 1
Important Dates
July 7: Mayor gives notice of elections. Candidates may begin qualifying.
July 21: Last day to qualify for candidacy. Candidates must file by 5 p.m.
July 26: Last day to establish residency to vote in municipal general election. Last day to display a sample ballot.
Aug 10: Last day to register to vote in the municipal general election.
Aug 20: Last day to apply for a regular absentee ballot.
Aug 24: Last day to apply for an emergency absentee ballot
Aug 25: Election day. Polls open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sept 1: Election results will be counted, and certificates of election will be issued to all candidates who receive a majority. Runoffs will be planned for any seats where no candidate received a majority vote.
Sept 7: Last day for candidates to contest election results.
Oct 6: Runoff election day if runoff is needed.
Nov 2: Newly elected officials take office.
Where
Polling locations:
Ward 1 - Homewood Central Park
Ward 2 - Homewood Senior Center
Ward 3 - Edgewood Elementary School
Ward 4 - Homewood Public Library
Ward 5 - Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Absentee Ballot Box - City Hall
