MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — After 12 years in office, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson attended his last city council meeting on Tuesday.

Stimpson was accompanied by his wife, Jean, whom he recognized during his remarks. He also praised his staff, city workers, and council members, and tasked them, as well as incoming Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis, with maintaining the city’s momentum.

“Your challenge is to create an environment where people want to live here, want to raise their children here, where they want to do business, where they want to grow their business here, and where they chose to vacation here and visit here,” Stimpson said.

City Council members and other city leaders praised Stimpson for his 12 years in office. Gina Gregory has a unique perspective, having worked for Mayor Mike Dow and se

See Full Page