List of mayors of Montgomery, Alabama facts for kids
Have you ever wondered who leads a city? In Montgomery, Alabama, the person in charge is called the mayor. The mayor helps make important decisions for the city and its people. This page lists all the mayors who have served Montgomery, from the very first one to the mayor we have today.
What Does a Mayor Do?
A mayor is like the chief executive officer of a city. They work with the city council to make laws and manage city services. These services include things like keeping streets clean, making sure there's clean water, and overseeing public safety. The mayor represents the city and its people. They help make Montgomery a great place to live, work, and visit.
Leaders of Montgomery
Montgomery has had many mayors since it was founded. Each mayor served for a certain period, called a "term." They all worked to guide the city through different times in history. Some mayors served for just a year or two. Others served for many years, helping to shape Montgomery over a longer time.
List of Mayors
Here is a list of the people who have served as mayor of Montgomery, Alabama:
| Mayor | Term |
|---|---|
| Samuel D. Holt (1st term) | 1838 |
| Jack Thorington | 1839—1840 |
| Hardy Herbet | 1841 |
| Perez Coleman | 1842—1846 |
| Nimrod E. Benson | 1847 |
| Edwin B. Harris | 1848—1849 |
| Robert T. Davis | 1850 |
| Thomas Welsh | 1851 |
| Samuel D. Holt (2nd term) | 1852 |
| Charles R. Hansford | 1853—1859 |
| Andrew J. Noble | 1860—1861 |
| J.F. Johnson | 1862—1863 |
| Walter L. Coleman | 1864—1868 |
| Thomas O. Glasscock | 1868—1870 |
| H.E. Faber | 1870—1875 |
| Mordecai L. Moses | 1875—1881 |
| J.B. Gaston | 1881—1885 |
| W.S. Reese | 1885—1889 |
| Edward A. Graham | 1889—1891 |
| John G. Crommelin, Sr. | 1891—1895 |
| John H. Clisby | 1895—1899 |
| E.B. Joseph | 1900—1903 |
| Thomas H. Carr | 1903—1905 |
| W.M. Teague | 1905—1909 |
| Gaston Gunter | 1909—1910 |
| W.A. Gunter, Jr. (1st term) | 1911—1915 |
| W.T. Robertson | 1915—1919 |
| W.A. Gunter, Jr. (2nd term) | 1919—1940 |
| Cyrus B. Brown | 1941—1944 |
| David E. Dunn | 1944—1945 |
| John L. Goodwyn | 1946—1951 |
| W. A. Gayle | 1951—1959 |
| Earl D. James | 1959—1971 |
| Jim Robinson | 1971—1977 |
| Emory Folmar | 1977—1999 |
| Bobby Bright | November 9, 1999—January 6, 2009 |
| Charles Jinright | January 6, 2009—March 24, 2009 |
| Todd Strange | March 24, 2009—November 12, 2019 |
| Steven Reed | November 12, 2019—present |
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