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Mayor reports stronger October revenues, $100,000 food-bank donation and holiday events
Summary
Mayor reported stronger October fiscal collections, credited large events and new hospitality capacity for growth, announced a $100,000 donation to Heart of Alabama Food Bank (estimated 500,000 meals), and previewed upcoming Veterans and holiday events and a city turkey giveaway.
Mayor (speaker 9) told the City Council the first month of fiscal 2026 showed encouraging revenue gains. Sales and use tax collections rose about 2.5% year over year for October 2025 and 5.2% compared with September, while lodging taxes increased about 9.8% year over year. The mayor attributed the gains to high-profile local events, including the Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic (relocated to Montgomery) and Alabama State University's homecoming, along with new hospitality…
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