Mayor Jeffrey Price

05/28/2026

This morning, Councilman Agee and I had the honor of attending the Head Start graduation ceremony at EM Henry Park in West End.

Since taking office, we have worked to make improvements to their building, including needed repairs and expanding their space to increase capacity for future growth.

It was a wonderful celebration filled with proud parents and excited children. It was especially encouraging to see so many families investing in giving their children that important head start in school and in life.

Congratulations to all of these young graduates as they begin their educational journey. Their future is bright.

05/27/2026

Clanton Mayor Jeffrey Price and Councilman Awlahjaday Agee attend the ICSC convention in Las Vegas to promote the city, build relationships and pursue future ec...

05/25/2026

As Mayor of the City of Clanton, I was honored to attend today’s Memorial Day service at the new courthouse.

More than 100 people gathered for a meaningful wreath laying ceremony to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Freedom is not free. We are forever grateful, and we will never forget.

05/24/2026

Sunday Update – Mayor Jeffrey Price, MD

The early part of this week, Councilman Agee and I traveled to Nevada for the ICSC convention. ICSC stands for Innovating Commerce Serving Communities, and it is considered one of the largest retail and real estate conventions in the world.

We started the week at the Alabama Retail Reception hosted by the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA). There were many valuable contacts made at that reception, and we established several important new connections that can help support Clanton’s future growth.

The convention officially began Tuesday and featured more than 800 vendors, not all focused solely on retail. Councilman Agee and I attended several meetings that had been scheduled in advance and personally visited with more than 40 vendors who either had Alabama connections or offered opportunities that could directly benefit our area.

As I often say, if you want people to know who you are and what your city has to offer, you have to show up, build relationships, and make those connections. It was a very productive trip with some promising leads for Clanton.

We traveled back on Wednesday, and city business picked right back up Thursday.

Thursday afternoon, we held a City Council work session and heard a presentation from a company proposing a fleet management program for the city, particularly focused on helping manage the rotation and replacement of our police vehicles as they age. It was an interesting presentation, and while no commitments were made, we will review the information carefully over the coming weeks.

Because of tomorrow’s Monday holiday, we also held our City Council meeting Thursday night.

We heard from one citizen who had questions regarding property she owns, and we passed several resolutions. These included approval for this summer’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration as we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, declaring certain property as surplus, and approving a simple easement agreement with Alabama Power.

One of the most important actions of the evening was officially approving the architectural firm that will design both the new Senior Community Center and the Police Department.
This was an extremely difficult decision after hearing four outstanding presentations. A couple of the firms had strong ties to Clanton, and all four were highly qualified. After hearing input from approximately twelve individuals who reviewed all of the presentations, the Council unanimously approved the architectural firm selected for the project.

We are very excited to move forward. Once all four firms have been officially notified, I will announce the architect. We are eager to begin this next important step for both projects.

We still have not heard back from the county regarding the land contract for the Police Department, but we remain hopeful that we will receive an update soon.....

Friday afternoon, I met with an out-of-state couple who recently inherited approximately 18 acres in Clanton. They wanted my thoughts on the property’s value, possible uses, zoning considerations, and access to water and sewer. The land has strong emotional ties to their family, so they wanted to gather as much information as possible before making any decisions. Hopefully, our discussion will help guide them as they consider the property’s future.

It was a relatively short week inside Clanton, but the work done early in the week created opportunities that could benefit our city for years to come.

Thank you, as always, for allowing me to serve. Every person matters.
Mayor Jeffrey Price, MD

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05/20/2026

Mayor Jeffrey Price and Councilman Awlahjaday Agee recently represented the City of Clanton at the ICSC Convention in Las Vegas, promoting opportunities for economic growth, investment, and community development. By connecting with industry leaders and exploring future partnerships, Clanton's leadership continues working to attract businesses, create jobs, and strengthen our local economy while preserving the values that make our community special.

05/19/2026

The BOE and CCHS continue to be true friends of the City of Clanton.

Clanton City Football is excited to finally announce that our home games will be played at Tiger Stadium.

From the very beginning, our goal has been to build a true feeder program for CCHS football. Being able to play under the lights at Tiger Stadium and run through that tunnel is something these young athletes will never forget!

We would like to thank Chilton County High School and the Chilton County Board of Education for allowing our athletes the opportunity to compete in such a special place. Your support of youth athletics is greatly appreciated.

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05/17/2026

Sunday Update – Mayor Jeffrey Price, MD

A couple of quick notes to start.

Two new pickleball courts are under construction, and the asphalt was completed just a few days ago. The asphalt will need to cure for about 30 days before we can move forward with painting the courts and installing the fencing. These two new courts will be adjacent to the two courts already at the park.

The lighting project from the tennis courts to Goose Pond is also almost finished. The poles look great, and only a few final connections remain before that project is complete.

On Monday, we had a special-called Industrial Development Board meeting to hear a presentation from the Alabama Power Economic Development Team. In addition to providing power and helping us plan for future needs at Exit 212, Alabama Power can also assist us in researching the best possible uses for future development.

Monday afternoon, the Water Works and Sewer Board met and approved the purchase of a new service truck to help with reading water meters. Right now, we are short one truck, and that has affected how quickly meters can be read. This should help resolve that issue.

Monday evening, we had our City Council meeting. I read a proclamation recognizing National Poppy Day, when the American Legion distributes lapel poppies in honor and remembrance of those who have served. We also approved a couple of resolutions, including budget amendments and an agreement with the Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging, better known as M4A. The council also approved an ordinance related to updates recommended through the Planning Board.

On Tuesday, the Planning Board met and handled several items of business, including reviewing a site plan and a rezoning request. That afternoon, I visited property where future Habitat for Humanity homes are expected to be constructed.

On Wednesday, we had our first architect presentation for the future Police Department and Senior Community Center. The architects presented renderings and floor plans, and we had around 12 people in attendance, including City Council members and staff who will help choose the architect for both projects.

After lunch, we had our second architect presentation. This group also presented renderings and floor plans with a different style. That is exactly what I hoped to accomplish by interviewing multiple architects. We wanted to see different ideas, learn what we liked, and pull the best parts from each presentation as we move toward a final plan.

On Thursday, I was honored to speak at the EMA Division D meeting here in Clanton. It was a great group of people who do very important work, and I appreciated the opportunity to welcome them.

I also spent a couple of hours with a developer who was interested in seeing property inside the city limits. We drove around, looked at several properties, and walked some of the sites.

Later, I met with an architect who has done work for us in the past. He is not part of the current architect presentations, but he wanted to talk with me about my vision for what Clanton could look like over the next several years.

On Friday, we had our two final architect presentations. After each of the four presentations last week, our group spent time debriefing, making comments, and getting a feel for what everyone thought about each proposal. It really paid big dividends to have four architects with four different ideas and renderings. Now we get to make a decision this week about which particular architect we want to do our projects. We are excited about getting this underway and eventually getting construction started.

To end the week, I met with an engineering firm that is helping us evaluate and plan for the Exit 212 property. The Exit 212 property is very unique, and we have been told by many that it is likely one of the few interstate sites left with that amount of acreage available.

It was another full and productive week for Clanton. Many of these projects take time, but each meeting and each step moves us closer to the future we are working toward.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Mayor.
Every person matters.

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05/16/2026

Exciting progress at our parks. New asphalt has now been laid for two additional pickleball courts adjacent to the current courts. These new courts, with security cameras, will help provide more space and opportunities for recreation and community connection. Looking forward to seeing them completed and in use soon.

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

Sunday Evening Update – Mayor Jeffrey Price, MD

This week had a little lighter feel to it, although sometimes simple things can turn complicated quickly. Thankfully, this week mostly went the way I hope all weeks go.

On Monday, we had a meeting to discuss the Adair property where the future Senior Community Center will be located, along with some possible long-term plans for walking trails and additional uses around the site. We should be hearing from our architects this coming week to see what concepts and plans they have developed for the property.

I also attended a Republican meet and greet at the library. There was a lot of discussion regarding campaigns and some very good questions and answers with two candidates on topics ranging from volunteer fire departments to large truck traffic on the highways. It is always good to meet candidates in person and hear their thoughts directly.

On Tuesday, much of my time was spent outside the office riding around and following up on ongoing projects. I checked on the new lighting and light poles being installed from the tennis courts over toward Goose Pond. They are moving along quickly, and hopefully that project will be completed within the next few weeks.

I also checked on several other sites around town, including The Wharf, Express Oil Change, and the Speedway project across from Love’s Truck Stop, where some work has now started.
I met with one resident regarding congested parking issues in an area with very narrow streets. We discussed some possible solutions and hopefully encouraging more driveway use instead of on-street parking in that neighborhood.

On Wednesday, we met with the Regional Planning Commission and our engineering firm regarding the traffic study at Temple Road and Highway 31. They have already been conducting video traffic analysis and studying traffic flow, including school traffic farther down Temple Road. They only have another day or two left to complete the study, and we should soon hear possible recommendations for improving the intersection, whether that involves adjusting the alignment of Temple Road, adding turn lanes, or other options. It was actually very interesting to hear how detailed these modern traffic studies have become.

We also had a City employee appreciation lunch provided by First Bank of Alabama. I appreciate our employees very much. Most people never fully see how much work goes on behind the scenes every single day to keep a city operating smoothly, and we are fortunate to have many hardworking employees who truly care about serving the people of Clanton.

Later that day, I attended a 9-1-1 Board meeting at the new courthouse where we discussed several items related to the transition from the old courthouse to the new facility, along with some budget matters that have come up during the process. We also toured the new 9-1-1 space, and everyone seemed very pleased with how it is coming together.

On Thursday, I spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting at First Methodist Church. We discussed almost everything imaginable regarding the city and future plans for Clanton. I also shared some of my personal thoughts and experiences regarding working with different organizations and how important cooperation and communication are when trying to move a city forward. It was a very attentive and informed group, and we had an excellent question and answer session.

On Thursday afternoon, we had a City Council work session where we discussed the agenda for Monday night’s City Council meeting along with several ongoing projects. Some of the discussion involved the potential New Harmony Road development and the Lomax five-way intersection project, which hopefully will be bid out and begin moving forward later this year.

On Friday, I took off to attend my youngest son’s rehearsal dinner and then his wedding on Saturday. It was a very special weekend for our family.

Next week, we should also hear from our architects regarding concepts for the future Police Department. We are still waiting to hear back from the County Commission regarding our latest contract proposal. It has been few of weeks, so hopefully we receive a response soon and can continue moving forward.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as Mayor of Clanton.
Every person matters.

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05/07/2026

Today I had the opportunity to speak at the Kiwanis Club luncheon. We covered just about every topic I could think of related to the City of Clanton and then had a great question-and-answer session afterward. It was a wonderful group of people who probably now know almost everything I know about the City of Clanton.

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club for the invitation, the great lunch, and the opportunity to spend time talking about our community and its future. Every person matters.