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City of Decatur Announces 2026 Community Meeting Series

The City of Decatur will host a series of district community meetings in March and early April following the release of the 2026 Community Survey.

Mayor Kent Lawrence will present a brief overview of the survey results and provide updates on current projects and priorities. Each meeting will include time for questions and discussion specific to that district.

“As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, we’re continuing the conversation in every district,” Mayor Lawrence said. “The survey established a benchmark. These meetings allow us to listen directly to residents and focus on delivering visible improvements.”

Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in their district so City leaders can hear directly from them about priorities, concerns, and progress.

2026 Community Meeting Schedule

District 5
March 10, 2026
Decatur Baptist Church
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

District 2
March 17, 2026
Princess Theatre Listening Room
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

District 3
March 24, 2026
Burningtree Country Club
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

District 4
March 31, 2026
Decatur Utilities Auditorium
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

(***UPDATE: The event at St. Stephens Primitive Baptist Church has been moved to April 7, 2026 at the Turner-Surles Community Center from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M.***)

District 1
April 7, 2026
Turner-Surles Community Center
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Each meeting will begin with a 15-minute presentation, followed by an open question-and-answer session.

Full survey results and methodology are available here:
https://tinyurl.com/55eau95r

Residents who cannot attend may submit questions anytime to:
questions@decatur-al.gov

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.