List of mayors of Montgomery, Alabama facts for kids
A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They are like the city's chief executive officer, making important decisions and overseeing how the city runs. The mayor works with the city council to create laws, manage city services like parks and police, and plan for the future of the community.
This page lists the people who have served as mayor of Montgomery, Alabama, since the city was founded. Montgomery is the capital city of Alabama, and its mayors have played a big part in its history and growth.
What Does a Mayor Do?
A mayor has many important jobs. They lead city meetings, help create the city's budget, and represent the city to the state and federal governments. They also work to improve the lives of the people living in Montgomery by focusing on things like public safety, education, and economic development. The mayor is a key figure in making sure the city runs smoothly every day.
Leaders of Montgomery
Here is a list of the people who have served as mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. This list shows how the city has been led through different periods of its history.
| Image | Mayor | Term | Notes |
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| Samuel D. Holt (1st term) |
1838 | Montgomery's first mayor. | |
| Jack Thorington | 1839—1840 | ||
| Hardy Herbet | 1841 | ||
| Perez Coleman | 1842—1846 | Served for several years. | |
| Nimrod E. Benson | 1847 | ||
| Edwin B. Harris | 1848—1849 | ||
| Robert T. Davis | 1850 | ||
| Thomas Welsh | 1851 | ||
| Samuel D. Holt (2nd term) |
1852 | Served a second time. | |
| Charles R. Hansford | 1853—1859 | One of the longer-serving early mayors. | |
| Andrew J. Noble | 1860—1861 | Served during the start of the Civil War. | |
| J.F. Johnson | 1862—1863 | ||
| Walter L. Coleman | 1864—1868 | Served through the end of the Civil War. | |
| 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 | ||
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William A. Gunter, Jr. (1st term) |
1911—1915 | |
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W.T. Robertson | 1915—1919 | |
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William A. Gunter, Jr. (2nd term) |
1919—1940 | Served a very long second term. |
| Cyrus B. Brown † | 1941—August 8, 1944 | Sadly, he passed away while still in office. | |
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David E. Dunn | 1944—1945 | He resigned from his position. |
| John L. Goodwyn | June 1946—1951 | He was first elected to finish a term, then for a full term. Later became a judge. | |
| W. A. Gayle | 1951—1959 | ||
| Earl D. James | 1959—1971 | ||
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Jim Robinson | 1971—1977 | |
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Emory Folmar | 1977—1999 | Served for a long time, over 20 years. |
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Bobby Bright | November 9, 1999—January 6, 2009 | |
| Charles Jinright | January 6, 2009—March 24, 2009 | Served for a short period. | |
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Todd Strange | March 24, 2009—November 12, 2019 | |
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Steven Reed | November 12, 2019—present | He is the first African-American mayor of Montgomery. |
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