column
Mayor’s Minute: February 2020
Whether you had a good year in 2019 or a bad year in 2019, we are all getting a fresh start for 2020. Individually or collectively as a city, we will certainly have changes or challenges to address. Read more
Mayor’s Minute: January 2020
Happy New Year to everyone! It is hard to believe that another year has passed. But what a year it has been as we continue to see the Infrastructure and Community Spaces Plan come to fruition. Read more
Mayor's Minute: December 2019
As we prepare for the remainder of the holiday season, I ask that you keep others who are less fortunate in mind. Read more
Mayor's Minute: November 2019
I recently gave the State of the City address at the Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting in October. I would like to share with you some of our successes this past year. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
By being good citizens, we improve the quality of life for all our citizens. Our slogan, “A Life Above,” challenges us to practice civility. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
I am always amazed at the number of our high school seniors that are nominees for the different service academies. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
A couple of resolutions that can be rewarding and easy to keep are using your talents for volunteering in community or charitable programs and getting to know your neighbors. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
We are glad we made it through the past year and we are excited to face the New Year. Read more
Mayor's Minute
As we continue the holiday season, I would ask our citizens to think of others and help those that are less fortunate than we are. Read more
Mayor's Minute
We will celebrate “Small Business Saturday” on Nov. 17. This event recognizes the importance of small businesses, especially in Vestavia Hills. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
This past month, we honored our senior citizens with National Senior Citizens Day. This day was created as a day to support, honor and show appreciation to our seniors and to recognize their achievements. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
This month I would like to make you aware of what our city is doing to make our community safe. Read more
Life Actually | Be awesome and make history
"Recently I asked my 9-year-old daughter what she wants to be when she grows up. " Read more
Life actually | 12 back-to-school prayers
It’s that time of year again, time to pull out the backpacks, get haircuts, set up alarm clocks, and make 20 trips to Target because school is about to start, and Mom is on a mission. Read more
Life Actually | Is there hope for quiet kids?
These moms don’t care about their kids being popular or belonging to a particular circle. But when they see their child sit home every weekend with nothing to do and notice how it impacts their self-esteem, it hurts them. Read more
Life Actually | Consistency the key to great parenting
"My sweet father-in-law, Nestor Kampakis, passed away unexpectedly this past New Year’s Eve. Although he had Alzheimer’s, his death was a shock, altering the landscape of 2016 for our family." Read more
Life Actually | Having a strong character is more important than winning
"Several years ago, I heard about a fifth-grade boy who showed character during a summer all-stars baseball game that was intense and high-stakes." Read more
Upcoming Events
