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Montgomery planning director Robert Smith to retire July 31 after more than two decades
Summary
Planning Director Robert Smith announced he will retire effective July 31, 2025. Both Smith and Mayor Reed highlighted Smith's long tenure and his role in the city's first comprehensive plan in 60 years and an update to zoning and planning codes.
Robert Smith, director of planning for the City of Montgomery, announced his retirement effective July 31, 2025, and addressed the council as part of the mayor's message. "It will have been 23 years and 3 months, on July 31," Smith said, thanking colleagues and recalling his start at age 27. "It's been the opportunity of my life to work in Alabama's capital city."
Mayor Reed recognized Smith's contributions during the administration's push to update zoning and planning codes for the first time since the 1960s. The mayor said Smith had served "more than 21 years serving the city of Montgomery" and cited his leadership on the downtown master plan and the city's first comprehensive plan in 60 years.
Smith noted his specific roles in implementing the downtown master plan and the comprehensive plan, and he thanked staff and partners. The mayor invited Smith to come forward for a photo and brief remarks; Smith addressed the council and expressed gratitude to staff and leadership.
The announcement was a personnel recognition; no council action on appointments, replacements or transitions was recorded in the transcript. The mayor and Smith both emphasized continued implementation of the city's planning work as Smith departs.
