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About the City Council

The Selma City Council consists of nine members. Eight members are elected by wards. The president is elected by a citywide vote. The council seat for Ward 1 is currently vacant.

Meet the City Council


 
Council President Dr. Cecil Williamson 

Dr. Cecil Williamson
President
221 Cone Drive
Selma, AL 36701
Office: (334) 874-1234 

Councilwoman Susan Keith 

Susan M. Keith
Ward 2 
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20 Berkley Road
Selma, AL 36701
Office: (334) 874-1234 
Fax: (334) 875-5502

Councilwoman Dr. Monica Newton 

Dr. Monica Newton
Ward 3 
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507 Furniss Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
Office: (334) 874-1234 

Councilwoman Angela Benjamin 

Angela Benjamin
Ward 4 
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1200 Woodrow Avenue
PO Box 1377
Selma, AL 36702
Office: (334) 874-1234 
Cell: (334) 349-5389
Fax: (334) 874-8797
Website: www.ward4selma.com

Councilman Samuel Randolph 

Samuel Randolph
Ward 5  map
1111 5th Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
Office: (334) 874-1234 

Councilman Bennie L. Tucker 

Bennie L. Tucker
Ward 6  map
2021 Eugene Street
Selma, AL 36701
Office: (334) 874-1234 

Councilwoman Bennie Ruth Crenshaw 

Bennie Ruth Crenshaw
Ward 7  map
1803 Summerfield Rd.
Selma, AL 36701
Office: (334) 874-1234

Councilman Corey Bowie 

Corey D. Bowie
President Pro Tempore
Ward 8 
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PO Box 206
Selma, Alabama 36703
Office: (334) 874-1234
Home: (334) 875-1674

Duties and Responsibilities


  • Appoint or approve citizens to governing boards; 
  • Create laws and ordinances; 
  • Conduct city business in a public arena; 
  • Develop policies and oversee the use of public funds; 
  • Manage public properties; 
  • Provide public forums for the voice of the citizenry; and, 
  • Provide for the safety, security, and well being of the constituency of Selma. 

City Council Meetings


The Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Work Sessions are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at 5:00 pm in the Council Chamber on the second floor of City Hall, 222 Broad Street. Changes in dates will be posted seven days prior to meeting. Meetings are broadcast live on WHBB 1490 AM radio and streamed live on the internet.

To be placed on the agenda, contact the Council Secretary by 12:00 noon on the Thursday prior to a meeting.

 

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