The 2025 municipal election marks a historic period of transition for the city of Mountain Brook, with long-serving city leaders stepping down and a new generation preparing to take the reins. Voters will cast their ballots on Aug. 26 for two contested City Council seats, while the city’s next mayor and city manager have already been confirmed and are set to take office in November.

Mayor Stewart Welch is retiring after two terms in office and will be replaced by Graham Smith, who was certified as the city’s next mayor on July 14. Longtime City Council President Virginia Smith will also step down after 25 years of service. Adding to the changing of the guard, City Manager Sam Gaston will retire after 32 years leading day-to-day operations for the city. Finance Director and Assistant City

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