Tuscaloosa · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuscaloosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Vacant and blighted property enforcement
Four properties are in the condemnation pipeline; two owners are making slow progress and getting 90 more days, while 17 Reese Court faces condemnation after no work at all since June.
School Budget Approval
Tuscaloosa City Schools just approved its 2026-27 budget — the spending plan that decides how many teachers are in classrooms, what programs survive, and what gets cut. Details on the actual dollar amounts and line items haven't been spelled out in this report, so the real story is what's inside the numbers.