Description: Representing Alabama’s ten biggest cities, we work together to address the state’s most important issues and make Alabama a safer, better place for all its residents to live.
With three out of every four Alabamians living in their metro areas, the Alabama Big 10 Mayors play a key role in moving the state forward and keeping Alabama a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Read more .
"As our state works to attract new residents and grapple with brain drain, policymakers would do well to listen to what these mayors have to say. It is clear that the future of Alabama depends on successful cities . . . ignoring our cities is a recipe for decreasing competitiveness across the state." Read more here .
Under current Alabama law, judges have limited authority to deny bail to violent offenders unless the suspect is charged with a capital offense or poses a flight risk.