Council enters executive session to discuss Water Street redevelopment security under Alabama code

The Mobile City Council voted to enter executive session to discuss security systems, assessments and protocols for the Water Street redevelopment project.

A councilmember moved that the council enter executive session pursuant to Alabama Code 36‑25A‑7(a)(4), saying public disclosure of security details would jeopardize safety and resilience of the development. Council President Rachael Small called for a roll‑call vote and the council recessed to executive session.

Roll call in the transcript recorded the following votes: President Rachael Small — yes; Vice President Gregory — yes; Councilmember Carey Penn — yes; Councilmember Carroll — yes; Councilmember Ramos — yes; Councilmember Davis — yes; Councilmember Woods — yes. The council reconvened in open session at the stated time.