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Irondale council adopts franchise ordinance to allow Lumos Fiber to build fiber network

5913259 · September 17, 2025
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Summary

The Irondale City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-13 granting Lumos Fiber of Alabama LLC a nonexclusive franchise to install and operate fiber-optic infrastructure in public rights-of-way; company representatives said initial buildout could begin within months and the city required pavement restoration provisions in the agreement.

The Irondale City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2025-13 on first and immediate passage, granting Lumos Fiber of Alabama LLC a nonexclusive franchise to construct, maintain and operate a fiber-based communications system in the city’s public rights-of-way.

The ordinance was approved after council members voted to suspend rules that would otherwise delay final passage. The roll-call votes recorded during the suspension and adoption included Councilman John London, Councilwoman McQuayor, Councilman Box, Councilman Sims and Council President (on the…

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