Mayor· 2025-05-19 to 2029-05 (month-level end: May 2029 per four-year term from the May 19, 2025 inauguration)
Walt Maddox
Tuscaloosa
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 53:40
- Avg per meeting
- 5:22
- Segments
- 549
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Condemnation of blighted properties on 19th Avenue and 19th Street
Property owners face demolition costs plus potential liens; costs to the city weren't specified.
Short-term rental approvals across the city
Short-term rentals can affect neighborhood character and long-term housing availability, though the direct cost to taxpayers is unclear.
Saban Center project funding
Up to $475,730.62 combined across the two amendments.
Office-warehouse lots on Pearson Circle
Brixton Subdivision Decorative Street Signs
None identified in the staff memo.
Disposition of 1501 Culver Road Property
Proceeds depend on whether the property sells or leases, with money flowing back through the block grant program.
Springbook Circle development agreement
The public cost of the economic development assistance wasn't spelled out on the agenda.
Downtown Greensboro Avenue lofts development
Tuscaloosa Academy $7 million revenue bond
Up to $7 million in revenue bonds issued through the Educational Building Authority, backed by the project rather than the general fund.
Future of 2205 13th Street property
Any future disposition of the property could have revenue implications for the city, though no figures are available.
data center development opposition
Your property value and power bills could be on the line if the data center changes nearby demand and land use.
Todd Palmer property annexation
Tosyali mixed-use redevelopment at 505 19th Avenue
Delaney Property Group economic development agreement
No upfront city money; incentives are performance-based splits of new sales tax revenue over roughly a 17–18 year payout period.
Permissive use agreement for Southern Ale House Dockside
The resolution's funding line leaves it unclear whether any city money is involved.
Saban Center change orders and Elevate contingency
About $5.7 million in added Saban Center costs, drawn from Elevate Tuscaloosa funds and contingency.
Future of the old jail at 2803 Gary Fitts Street
Unknown until proposals come in; any reuse requires remediation for asbestos, mold, and lead paint.
Reallocation of leftover 2018 HOME funds
$24,929 in HOME funds would be redirected between two affordable housing projects.
economic development / data center
The headline number is $3.2 billion in private investment, plus $270 million over 20 years for local schools and services—so yes, this is a big fiscal deal.
Saban Center Foundation memorandum of understanding
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Maddox was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.