October 2025 | Volume 13 | Issue 6
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Pillars of the community
Honoring 75 people and groups who shaped 75 years of Vestavia Hills By TIM STEPHENS
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estavia Hills turns 75 in November, and the city will mark the milestone with a community celebration on Thursday, Oct. 2, at City Hall. The event replaces the usual Public Safety Community Night Out and will feature music, food, games and opportunities for neighbors to connect. Throughout the year, the Vestavia Voice has highlighted the people, decisions and milestones that helped shape the city’s growth — from its early development on Shades Mountain to the annexations of Liberty Park and Cahaba Heights. That work continues online at vestaviavoice.com. This month, the series turns to the individuals and groups who brought those moments to life. In this cover story, the Voice honors 75 people and groups who helped shape the city’s identity across generations. It is not a ranking. Presented in alphabetical order, the list spans civic leaders, educators, coaches, business owners, volunteers and others whose work made a lasting impact.
See VESTAVIA | page 30 From early founders and civic leaders to educators, athletes and volunteers, countless people helped shape the neighborhoods, schools and traditions that make up Vestavia Hills. Photos courtesy of Vestavia Hills Historical Society and by staff.
Council approves $123 million budget for fiscal 2026 By JON ANDERSON
Vestavia Hills Fire Station No. 4 in Liberty Park is set for a $5.7 million addition and renovation. Photo by Jon Anderson.
► $1 million for a new traffic signal and road resurfacing in Liberty Park ► $780,000 for four Fire Department replacement vehicles ► $650,000 for stormwater improvements ► $330,000 for pre-construction work for new police, library and maintenance facilities at the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex ► $300,000 for a pool heater at the Vestavia Hills Aquatic Complex ► $250,000 for infrastructure improvements at The Bray at Liberty Park ► $175,000 to help build a veterans memorial at Altadena Valley Park
The Vestavia Hills City Council has approved a $123 million city budget for fiscal 2026 including $5.7 million for an addition and renovation to Fire Station No. 4 in Liberty Park. The budget also includes: ► $2.25 million for 9 miles of street resurfacing ► $1.3 million for a new southern gateway entrance along U.S. 31 ► $1 million for pay increases for city employees
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Sponsors.................. 4 City............................ 6
Schoolhouse............ 7 Business..................10
Real Estate.............16 Events......................18
► $150,000 for two sand volleyball courts Regarding the Liberty Park fire station, the plan is to add 3,900 square feet to the existing 9,400-square-foot station, Fire Chief Marvin Green said. The four bays for vehicles would remain largely the same, but the rest of the interior of the building would be completely gutted and renovated to expand the kitchen, living quarters and restrooms, Green said.
Sports.....................22 Community............26
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