District 3 Councilor· 2026-04-21 to 2029-05 (month-level end: May 2029 per four-year term from the May 19, 2025 inauguration)
Richard Henry
Tuscaloosa
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Demolition liens for three blighted properties
Costs of demolition would be charged back to the property owners through liens.
Voluntary condemnations and demolitions
The city fronts demolition costs, then bills owners — a June 30 hearing was set for the 3006 27th Street cost.
Northstar EMS ambulance franchise extension
The franchise fee would shift to 1% of collected charges each month instead of 1% of billed charges.
Fire facilities security and renovation
About $127,000 across three contracts, largely funded by the fire administration relocation budget.
Fire department training services contract (OCA-26-0786)
It's a cheaper option than the current three-vendor setup, though exact savings weren't stated.
City Hall Annex 3 Lobby Renovation and Security Enhancements
Roughly $4.6 million in new public-safety, security and facility spending, offset largely from contingency.
36th Avenue East drainage condemnation
Project change orders total roughly $9,945.71, plus land acquisition costs.
Demolition of blighted structures
Demolition costs can be assessed as liens against the properties.
Emergency notification services contract
$25,000 for one year, funded through IT.
Blighted property demolitions in four locations
Owners will owe demolition costs, secured by liens on the properties.
Fire Station 1 damage repair
$4,681, with most costs expected back through insurance.
Generator maintenance contract
Up to $99,970, split between water/sewer and facilities maintenance budgets.
Toys for Tots 2026 parking ticket program
Parking fine revenue is partially converted into donated toys during the holiday period.
As-needed tree services contract
Up to $50,000 from the general funding stream (10109044-3100).
Safety Action Plan kickoff
LSU social work practicum partnership
The agenda's funding box was not marked; any cost to the city was not specified in the materials provided.
Police body armor and ballistic shields
The shields are donated; the vests would be half-paid by federal funds.
Traffic safety overtime enforcement grant
No net city cost — overtime is fully reimbursed.
2714 31st Avenue demolition cost hearing
Legacy Country Club rehabilitation and condemnation withdrawal
Owners have already paid about $170,000 in delinquent taxes and water bills owed to the city.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Henry was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(Public Safety)
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