Mayor's Office

Welcome from Mayor Willingham

Dear Residents, Neighbors, and Friends of Emelle,

On behalf of the Town Council and the employees of the Town of Emelle, welcome to our official website. This site was built so that every resident can find information about town government, public meetings, services, and our history in one place, at any hour of the day.

Emelle has always been a town where people know one another. Our families have worked this land, ridden the railroad, built churches, and raised children who have gone on to make their mark across Alabama and the nation. That spirit of hard work and neighborliness is what we carry forward today.

As Mayor, my priorities are simple: keep our streets and drainage in good repair, deliver dependable town services, keep our community safe alongside Chief Fuller and the Emelle Police Department, manage the town's money carefully and openly, and make sure every resident has a voice at City Hall.

I encourage you to attend our Town Council meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. If you have a concern, an idea, or simply want to talk about the future of Emelle, my office hours are by appointment. Please call City Hall ahead of time and we will set a time to meet.

Thank you for calling Emelle home.

Respectfully,
Roy Willingham Sr.
Mayor, Town of Emelle

Duties of the Mayor

Under Alabama law, the Mayor of a town operating under the Mayor–Council form of government serves as the chief executive officer of the municipality. The duties of the office include:

• Presiding over meetings of the Town Council
• Overseeing the general administration of town business and town employees
• Seeing that the ordinances of the town and the laws of the state are faithfully executed
• Signing contracts, ordinances, and official documents on behalf of the town
• Preparing and presenting the annual budget to the Town Council
• Representing the Town of Emelle before county, state, and federal agencies
• Serving as the official voice of the town at public and ceremonial events

Scheduling an Appointment

Mayor Willingham meets with residents by appointment. To schedule a meeting, call City Hall at (205) 286-2243 or send an email to mayor@emelle.org. Please include your name, a telephone number where you can be reached, and a brief description of the matter you would like to discuss so the Mayor can be prepared for your visit.

Proclamations & Letters of Recognition

The Mayor issues proclamations to recognize community milestones, honor residents and organizations, and observe special occasions. Requests for a proclamation or letter of recognition should be submitted in writing to the Mayor's Office at least three weeks before the date needed, and should include the name of the honoree, the occasion, and contact information for the requester.