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Mayor reports federal funding recommendations for Prattville projects and defends compensation plan
Summary
The mayor told council members Prattville was recommended for $2.2 million for a business incubator and $3.0 million for McQueen Smith Road in a senator's appropriations request; he also addressed concerns about the city's compensation plan and called for fact-based dialogue.
In his report to the City Council, the mayor said Prattville had been recommended in a federal appropriations request for two projects: $2.2 million for a business incubator and $3.0 million for additional work on McQueen Smith Road. He emphasized these items were in the federal budgeting process and that final funding was not guaranteed.
The mayor also addressed recent public discussion about the city's proposed compensation plan for municipal employees. He said some public claims — including a repeated assertion of a "60% pay increase" — did not reflect the facts and were being used as political talking points. He urged dialogue rooted in objective data, legal requirements and market comparisons, and said the administration would continue working with the council and staff on compensation and long-range planning.
The mayor outlined long-term infrastructure priorities that staff and department heads are being asked to consider for the upcoming budget process, including dam repairs, comprehensive drainage improvements, future fire stations and park enhancements.
Council reaction: Councilors congratulated Dr. Amy Hilliard on national recognition for economic development leadership and thanked staff for Memorial Day observances; councilors expressed support for the mayor's focus on long-term planning and encouraged continued nonpartisan management of municipal operations.
Next steps: The mayor said staff will report further developments on the federal appropriations process and continue departmental budget planning for fiscal 2026 and beyond.
