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Graham Smith will become the next mayor of Mountain Brook after she ran uncontested to replace retiring mayor Stewart Welch.
She was confirmed as the city's next mayor at a council meeting on July 14. As she prepares to take office in November, Smith shared why she decided to run for the role with Village Living.
Q: What are your priorities for managing stormwater and mitigating flooding concerns in the city?
Graham Smith: My hope to mitigate runoff and flooding is to prioritize responsible stormwater management by exploring the creation of a comprehensive master plan focused on low-impact design (LID) solutions. This plan would identify and target critical basin areas across Mountain Brook, implementing sustainable infrastructure — such as rain gardens, bioswales and permeable surfaces — to reduce runoff, protect property and preserve our natural waterways.
Read Graham Smith’s full Q&A here.
