16-05-2025
Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama Legislature honor Mayor Sandy Stimpson for Mobile's progress
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey honored Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson on Thursday for his years of service to the Port City.
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Gov. Ivey signed House Joint Resolution 227, which highlights Stimpson's accomplishments as mayor.
'Mr. Stimpson reduced bonded indebtedness by nearly $210 million, drastically improved the city's credit rating, established and maintained a two-month rainy day reserve fund, made major investments into critical infrastructure, and raised the compensation for city employees to help with the recruiting and retention of critical personnel like first responders,' the resolution said.
'Mr. Stimpson and his team have executed several transformative initiatives, including an overhaul of Mobile's outdated zoning code, the creation of a nationally recognized program to reduce urban blight, a successful annexation effort that made Mobile the second-largest city in Alabama, a significant drop in major crimes across the city, and unprecedented growth in economic development and new jobs that will have a lasting impact on generations of Mobilians,' the resolution continued.
The state legislature and Gov. Ivey also credited Stimpson for the , investing in Mobile's waterfront, purchasing the Brookley by the Bay property, constructing a passenger air terminal in downtown Mobile and millions of dollars of investments into parks, public facilities and other shared spaces across Mobile.
'I want to thank the members of the legislature and Governor Ivey for this recognition and for their steadfast support of Mobile throughout my tenure,' Stimpson said. 'The progress we've made has been the result of an extraordinary team at the City of Mobile and the strong partnerships we've built along the way.
'Being the mayor of my hometown has been the honor of a lifetime, and I am grateful to the citizens of Mobile and my family for their continued support, prayers and partnership.'
Stimpson announced in September 2024 that he would not seek reelection for a fourth term as Mobile's mayor.
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Mobile's municipal election is set for Aug. 26, and the city's next mayor will take office on Nov. 3.
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