Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — Gov. Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed May 10-16, 2026, as Municipal Government Week in Alabama, recognizing the role local governments play in communities across the state.
The proclamation, sponsored by the Alabama League of Municipalities, was signed during a recent ceremony at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery.
“The public depends upon municipal government for the necessities of living. Public safety, schools, good roads, dependable water, sewer and trash services, and the list goes on,” Ivey said. “I encourage all Alabamians to be involved in their local government because it is the foundation of our quality of life.”
According to the Alabama League of Municipalities, Alabama has 466 incorporated municipalities, with more than 60% of the state’s population living within city or town limits.
Municipal governments provide a wide range of services including police and fire protection, road maintenance, water and sewer systems, garbage collection, parks and recreation programs, and economic development opportunities.
ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran said the organization is also launching new videos and graphics through its Live Locally Alabama campaign to highlight the costs tied to maintaining public safety, infrastructure, and recreational services.
“We want to remind citizens how much it costs to provide these quality-of-life services and encourage them to collaborate with municipal leaders to help build strong communities where people want to live, work, play, shop, invest and raise families,” Cochran said.
Rusty Jessup, who serves as mayor of Riverside and president of the Alabama League of Municipalities, thanked Ivey for recognizing local governments and municipal workers across the state.
“Our cities and towns serve as the foundational catalyst for shaping the vision and driving the future,” Jessup said. “We hope Municipal Government Week shows our municipal workers how much we appreciate them for their hard work and educates our residents on what we do to support them.”
The Alabama League of Municipalities was established in 1935 and represents more than 450 cities and towns statewide through legislative advocacy, legal assistance, and training programs for elected officials.
