CITY OF ELBA
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Elba is a County Seat for Coffee County and is centrally situated in the Wiregrass Region of Southeast Alabama alongside the confluence of Whitewater Creek and the Pea River. With a population of approximately 4,000 residents, Elba is home to several business and industry enterprises: Pitts Enterprises, Inc. (Dorsey Trailers), Ben E. Keith - Southeast Division (formerly Kelley Foods of Alabama) and National Security were founded in Elba. In addition to numerous local professional and retail enterprises, agriculture (peanuts, poultry and forestry) is a driving force in the area economy.
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The City of Elba (originally called Bridgeville), founded in the 1830's, shortly after Alabama became a state. In the early 1850's, the town was selected as the County Seat, incorporated and the name was changed to Elba through a contest in which names suggested by local residents were placed in a hat. One local had been reading a biography of Napoleon and proposed the name Elba.
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The mission of the leaders of the City of Elba is to provide sound municipal leadership that enhances the safety, economic prosperity, and quality of life for its citizens.
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The City of Elba is governed by a Mayor and five member City Council. Mayoral and City Council candidates are elected to four year terms. There is no limit to the number of terms that a Council member or Mayor can serve.
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Current Elected Officials:
Mayor: Tom Maddox
Councilperson, District 1: Johnathan Lockett
Councilperson, District 2: Gappa Wise
Councilperson, District 3: Jane Brunson (Mayor Pro-tem)
Councilperson, District 4: Bryan Grimes
Councilperson, District 5: A.R. Williams
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Current Appointed Positions:
City Clerk: Sally Bane
Police Chief: Int.Shayne Arnett
Municipal Court Judge: Gloria Dyess
City Attorney: Bart Boothe
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City Department Directors/Supervisors:
Electric Department: Vic Davis
Water Department: Melissa Morris
Sewer Department: Johnathan Walker
Street Department: Andy Wood
Elba Municipal Court: Dawn DeVane
Library: Jennifer Amlong
Senior Center: Donna Falls
Recreation Department: Greg Hanchey
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Other Administrative Staff Members:
Assistant City Clerk: Felisa Cole
Assistant to the Mayor: Sandra Berry
Water & Electric Personnel: Ashley Horton, Cara Patterson
Code Enforcement Personnel: Bryson Dear
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