FAQs: Government

  • What are the Council Places? There are four Places on the Vestavia Hills City Council in addition to the Mayor. These “places” designate seats only; they are not tied to any geographic area, as the Mayor and City Council are elected at large.
  • When are Council members elected? Members of the Vestavia Hills City Council are elected for four-year terms on the fourth Tuesday of August for terms beginning November 1 of that year.
  • How can I view minutes of a Council meeting? The minutes of the previous meeting are included with the agenda for the upcoming meeting. Agendas are available online at https://vhal.org/government/agendas.
  • Who is the City Manger? Jeff Downes is the City Manager for the City of Vestavia Hills. For more information about Jeff, visit https://vhal.org/government/city-leadership-2.
  • Who is the Assistant City Manager? Cinnamon McCulley is the Assistant City Manager for the City of Vestavia Hills. For more information about Cinnamon, visit https://vhal.org/government/city-leadership-2.
  • Who are the current Mayor and City Councilor members? Ashley C. Curry currently serves as Mayor and President of the City Council. He is a voting member of the Council along with fellow elected officials, Mayor Pro Tem Rusty Weaver, Councilor Kimberly Cook, Councilor Paul Head and Councilor George Pierce. For more information about the elected officials for Vestavia Hills, visit https://vhal.org/government/city-leadership-2.