PrichardWednesday, November 4
Prichard's mayor urges the council to pass a budget after some city workers stop working
The Mobile Daily News team
If you live in Prichard, here's where the city's budget fight stands. Mayor Carletta Davis says some Public Services employees have stopped working, citing low pay and heavy workloads. She's asking residents to press the City Council to pass her proposed budget.
Davis says her administration inherited an unbalanced budget, unpaid bills and short-staffed departments. Her plan covers pay, staffing, equipment and supplies, and the required public hearing is done. The council hasn't voted. State law set a Sept. 20 deadline for the 2027 budget, and the current year's budget carries over when none passes.
“Our employees need support. Our residents need services. Our city needs action.”
14firefighters the mayor says have left
Davis said the Fire Chief told the council two weeks ago that 14 firefighters had left and others were considering leaving. Those figures are from the mayor's post.
Source: NBC 15 WPMI
- Council meets: Thu., Nov. 5, at 4 p.m.
- Last budget the council approved: 2023
- Court-ordered mediation: ended without an agreement
Prichard's budget and service troubles stretch back months
- JulyTwo of three sanitation trucks break down, leaving one for nearly 10,000 residents.
- AugustCouncil approves an emergency 90-day contract to collect garbage.
- Sept. 20State-law deadline for the council to pass the 2027 budget.
- Oct. 6Judge Jill Phillips grants a joint motion for judgment on the pleadings.
- Nov. 5Council's next scheduled meeting, at 4 p.m.
Source: NBC 15 WPMI
Sources: FOX10 News, NBC 15 WPMI