By Jeff Devine
Daleville–The Daleville City Council addressed a full slate of business during its meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, highlighting local events, board appointments, and several items tabled for further review.
Council members opened the meeting by noting a ribbon cutting held earlier in the day at CaliBamaGirls3, a new sewing, seamstress, and craft business in the community. Officials also acknowledged a recent visit to the Daleville Senior Center.
The council voted to delay action on a proposed Cybersecurity Grant while the city’s IT contractor coordinates with the grant’s program administrator. Another proposal—submitted by Veronica Boesen to rent space at the Daleville Cultural and Convention Center currently used by the Daleville Area Chamber of Commerce—was also tabled pending additional information.
Council members approved Resolution 11-9-2025, authorizing the city to show support in the ongoing SSUT litigation.
Several key appointments and reappointments were confirmed:
Mayor Stayton appointed Amanda Townsley to the Daleville Housing Authority.
Mayor Stayton reappointed himself to the Daleville Planning Commission.
Ashley Marshal was reappointed as City Attorney.
Rick Hollingsworth was reappointed as City Judge.
Nicky Bull was reappointed as City Prosecutor.
Chris Stroud was reappointed as Public Defender.
Dr. Katheryne Horace was reappointed to the Daleville Planning Commission.
The council also approved a new public records policy designed to align city procedures with state law.
Several upcoming board vacancies were announced, including one seat on the Planning Commission, two alternates for the Board of Adjustments, one seat on the Library Board, two openings on the City Tree Board, and five seats on the Redevelopment Authority. Residents interested in serving are encouraged to contact the city clerk.
During public comments, Brittany Hollis addressed the council regarding EMS services and public records access.
Following the meeting, the Dale County Chronicle spoke with Council Member Jaida Stone about the meeting overall and the results of the votes.
“I believe all of our appointments were a great thing. We have received numerous reports that our municipal judge, Rick Hollingsworth, has been great and the others have done great for our city as well, so I do feel good about that,” Stone said.
When asked about her priorities she hopes to address soon in her first term, Stone said there are many things but said, “I want Daleville to be better. We [the Council and Mayor] have all agreed that the city does need cleaning up, so that’s priority number one for me. Secondly, we have to get business in buildings! If Daleville doesn’t keep economic development going, we just won’t function as a city.”
Stone also spoke about the importance of working to find ways to motivate the community and entrepreneurs to support local businesses by shopping local as well as purchasing businesses in Daleville.
“If I could get people to buy/support Daleville businesses, that’s a real dream for me,” Stone concluded.
The Daleville City Council will convene again for its next regular meeting on the third Tuesday of the month.
Special thanks to former Daleville City Council Member Kevin Turley for providing important details and context from the meeting free to the public. Kevin Turley’s website provides notes as well as full video from the meeting:
