GENERAL ELECTIONS
TUESDAY, MAY 19
CITIZEN SURVEY
Thank you for your feedback! The citywide resident survey responses were overwhelmingly positive in nearly every category measured, including quality of life, public safety, schools, parks, and library services.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETINGS
MAY 19 & 20
NEWS
VIEW PRESENTATION On the heels of the positive feedback from residents through the citizen survey , there's more encouraging news, the City’s mid-year financial position is trending in the right direction! At last night's Pre-Council meeting, City Manager Cale Smith presented a strong mid-year budget review showing revenues continue trending ahead of last year while spending remains below 50% halfway through the fiscal year. The City has healthy reserve levels, a current surplus, and has been careful with spending across departments as planning continues for future capital projects and long term financial stability. The Council also discussed a proposed early retirement incentive program for employees already eligible for retirement. This proposal is designed as a benefit for longtime employees, not necessarily as a direct cost savings measure. Similar programs are commonly used in nearby municipalities. You can view the Powerpoint above, or watch the video from that meetings to learn more. Find those subjects at these times: 00:08:15 Early Retirement Incentive 00:32:18 Mid Year Budget Review
Pre-Council Meeting - May 18, 2026 The May 18 Pre Council discussion focused on the city’s mid year budget review, with revenues trending ahead of last year and expenses staying just under the halfway mark for the year. Council also discussed a possible early retirement incentive, public works storage improvements, the US 31 pedestrian tunnel landscaping agreement, and future financial policy updates. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4dsE4bw
Upcoming Meetings PUBLIC MEETING 3 The next public meeting will take place Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 2850 19th Street South . The planning team, including Town Planning and Urban Design Collaborative and City Explained, Inc., will walk through updates and help guide the discussion. This meeting will be recorded and live streamed . PUBLIC MEETING 4 The following day, Wednesday, May 20 , the team will be set up at the Homewood Board of Education offices at 450 Dale Avenue from 9:00am to 7:00pm . You can stop by at any time during the day to share thoughts, ask questions, or simply learn more about the process. The City of Homewood is working on a city-wide Comprehensive Plan. This plan will serve as a roadmap for how Homewood grows, invests, and serves its residents over the next 25 years. Homewood’s current Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2007. Since then, a lot has changed, and more change is coming. With the city moving to a Council-Manager form of government , this is a key time to clarify what matters most to residents. The plan will help inform capital improvements, public service priorities, housing trends, transportation needs, and future land use. It will also give newly elected officials clear direction on what the community values. Your Voice, Your City Every resident will have a chance to be involved. This isn’t just a document, it’s a shared vision for Homewood’s future, shaped by the people who live here. The plan will reflect the needs of each of the city’s four wards and identify short, medium, and long-term projects for both public and private investment. Whether it's about where new housing fits, what kinds of businesses we want, or how we move around, this process is about making those choices together. Previous Meetings PUBLIC MEETING 2 Thursday, January 29 PUBLIC MEETING 1 Wednesday, January 28 WATCH WORKSHOP VIDEO
Pre-Council Meeting - May 11, 2026 At this Pre-council meeting, city leaders reviewed the results of a major resident survey that showed extremely high satisfaction with life in Homewood, city services, schools, parks, public safety, and overall quality of life. Residents identified key priorities for the future, including preserving Homewood’s character and green space, improving traffic flow, maintaining streets and sidewalks, addressing stormwater and drainage issues, and continuing to build a vibrant downtown. Council members also discussed sidewalk improvement plans along Oxmoor Road tied to a Jefferson County Safe Streets grant application, new flexibility for small department budget transfers, a proposed residential permit fee supporting construction workforce training programs, and several property and alley related requests that will move to future public hearings. Agenda: https://bit.ly/3Pfx9dD
SURVEY REPORT SURVEY MAP Thank you for your feedback! The citywide resident survey responses were overwhelmingly positive in nearly every category measured, including quality of life, public safety, schools, parks, and library services. Nearly 99% of residents surveyed rated Homewood as a good or excellent place to live, while 98% said it is a good or excellent place to raise children. One of the biggest takeaways from the report was how strongly Homewood compared to other communities. We scored higher than the national average in 47 out of 49 categories measured, including public safety, customer service, parks, schools, and overall satisfaction with the city. For future planning, residents placed a strong emphasis on preserving Homewood’s character and history, protecting trees and green space, improving drainage, and creating a vibrant downtown. This data gives City leaders a clearer picture of both the strengths residents value most and the areas where continued investment is expected. The results will help shape future planning discussions, budgeting priorities, infrastructure projects, and long term decisions connected to Homewood’s growth and future development.
Beginning this Monday, May 11, repairs will begin on a large stormwater pipe near Rosedale Drive and 18th Street South. The work is expected to impact traffic in the area for about a week, so please plan ahead and use alternate routes if possible. The turn lanes heading toward 18th Street and downtown will be heavily impacted and closed at times during the project. The right turn lane will remain open and should not be affected.
WE love homewood day 2026
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A Century of Homewood
1926-2026
Founded in 1926, Homewood’s story has always been shaped by the people who call it home. This year is about honoring where we have been and celebrating where we are headed together.
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