Tag: HOMEWOOD CITY COUNCIL

Homewood City Councilman Nick Sims posted an image on Thursday comparing ICE agents to Nazis.

A week after a crowded community meeting on public safety, the Homewood City Council had the City attorney draft an ordinance to address some of the most common public safety concerns around the growing homeless problem.

With only days remaining in the election, questions are being raised about Manzelli’s use of the Alabama School of Fine Arts and/or the Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation resources for his campaign, with Manzelli saying the resources belong to the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt foundation.

With felony arson, homeless encampments, recent arrests and Black Lives Matter protests escalating into disruptions of roadways and businesses, public safety is taking center stage in the runoff election for Homewood City Council Ward 3.

On Tuesday afternoon, Homewood Police arrested 31-year-old Patrick Lamar Croskey, who goes by the name "Peaches," charging him with public lewdness and disorderly conduct.

The rise of homelessness in Homewood has become a significant topic during the 2025 municipal election, with multiple candidates discussing it at forums and events.

Residents of Homewood elected progressive candidates in three out of four city council positions in Tuesday’s election, but one ward, Ward 3, is heading to a runoff between John Manzelli and Chris Lane.

1819 News conducted a survey among municipal candidates in Homewood in reference to the deadly officer-involved shooting of Jabari Peoples. Activists have threatened to boycott the city in the name of justice, and they want body-worn camera footage of the shooting to be released.

In a recent open letter, Homewood City Council candidate JJ Thomas set the record straight on prior communications questioning the age appropriateness of content, social media posts, and activities geared towards children and teens in the Homewood library.

Homewood – After a brief lightning delay, the City of Homewood’s Independence Day festival began. Four candidates set up booths, meeting residents while passing out fans, brochures, and American flags. There were bubbles and glow sticks as well.

With qualifying now closed, the City of Homewood's City Council and Mayor's races are set. Three of the four council seats and the mayor's race are set to be head-to-head matches. The race for Ward 3 has four candidates.

The referendum would mean one of the biggest changes in the history of Homewood. It would add a full-time city manager position and change the number of council seats from 11 to four.

The Homewood City Council moved forward in the process of creating a referendum to change the city’s model of government during its meeting on Monday night.

This week, the Homewood City Council’s Finance Committee officially recommended that the council change how the city government operates.

The Homewood City Council is considering calling for a referendum so residents can consider remodeling their city government.