(REHOBETH, Ala.) – Mayor Kimberly Trotter and five council members officially began their new terms during a swearing-in ceremony held Monday, November 4, 2025, at the Rehobeth Town Hall.
Joining Mayor Trotter were Council Members Jim Tyson, Lisa Jones, Chuck Barthlemess, Bobby Clemmons, and Jason Shiver. During the meeting, the council elected Lisa Jones as Mayor Pro Tem, while Tammy Watson was reappointed as Town Clerk. Nick Floyd will continue serving as Fire Chief, and Todd Phillips remains Director of Public Safety and Facilities.
“We are honored to serve the citizens of Rehobeth and look forward to working together to continue moving our town forward,” Mayor Trotter said.
Reflecting on past achievements, Trotter noted progress made through teamwork and quoted Henry Ford: “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” She pointed to the expansion of sewer access through the town’s main corridor, more than $1.25 million in grant and infrastructure funding, and enhanced emergency response coverage under the town’s Fire & Rescue Department. The town also invested over $250,000 in local schools to support students and educational programs.
Looking ahead, the council will focus on completing the Rehobeth Recreational Facility, expanding commercial opportunities, and strengthening partnerships with neighboring communities to improve services and economic growth throughout the Wiregrass.
The council will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month to address town business and community needs.
For more information about the Town of Rehobeth, call 334-671-5829 or visit www.rehobethal.com.
