Mayor's Minute
Kelli S. Hewitt
Mayor's Minute: July 2026
Mayor Graham Smith discusses the $8 million renovation of the O’Neal Library, including expanded children’s areas, teen space, study rooms and temporary library services at City Hall.
Jul 1, 2026
Kelli S. Hewitt
Mayor's Minute: June 2026
Mountain Brook Mayor Graham Smith explains how regional cooperation helped address panhandling and loitering along Shades Creek Parkway with both safety and compassion.
Jun 1, 2026
Kelli S. Hewitt
Mayor's Minute: May 2026
Mountain Brook's 43-member Public Works Department works around the clock — watering flowers, clearing storms, maintaining roads — answering 4,000+ resident calls each year.
May 5, 2026
Kelli S. Hewett
Mayor's Minute: April 2026
Mountain Brook is joining Jefferson County's Film Birmingham initiative, inviting filmmakers to discover its neighborhoods and architecture while bringing new economic investment and visibility to the community.
Apr 1, 2026
Kelli S. Hewett
Mayor's Minute: March 2026
Inspired by Washington and Lee’s Speaking Tradition, the writer urges Mountain Brook residents to greet one another intentionally to strengthen community. He also highlights a free local crisis line for support.
Mar 2, 2026
