Homewood City Council swears in officials, appoints mayor pro tem and ratifies city bank depositories

The Homewood City Council convened an organizational meeting on Nov. 3, 2025, to administer oaths of office, make administrative appointments and ratify approved bank depositories.

Mayor Andrews opened the meeting and introduced Jefferson County Circuit Judge Marcus Jones, who administered the oaths. Judge Marcus Jones swore in multiple officials during the ceremony, including Jennifer Andrus and Paul Simmons. Following the oath sequence, the council moved to routine business and appointments.

The council approved the appointment of Councilor Nick Sims as mayor pro tem after a motion by Councilor Armstead and a second from Councilor Paul Simmons; the motion passed by voice vote, 5-0. The council then approved appointing the law firm Riley and Jackson, P.C., to serve as the…