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Council highlights MLK breakfast, thanks public works and notes police chief retirement

Anniston City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Council members offered New Year remarks, praised Public Works, urged support for an upcoming Ward 2 town hall and the Jan. 19 MLK breakfast (guest Mayor Ashton Hall), and noted Chief Bowles will retire on Jan. 8; the meeting then adjourned.

Council members opened council comments with New Year wishes and recognition of staff work. One member gave a public shout-out to Public Works for recent efforts and urged patience as the new council works through projects. Councilmember Moss announced a Ward 2 informational town hall and encouraged attendance.

Council announced the annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast scheduled for Jan. 19 and said the guest speaker will be Mayor Ashton Hall of Talladega. The council also recognized Chief Bowles' retirement, noting his last day will be Jan. 8 and that the city manager will name the next chief at his discretion.

After those announcements a motion to adjourn was made, seconded and the council adjourned the meeting.

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