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Often after city elections, it can take a while to align on new faces and priorities, but not so in Irondale.
On the heels of big business announcements—new Costco, anyone?—there’s a lot of excitement in store for Irondale residents, business owners and visitors in 2026.
We got a chance to learn about what’s motivating Mayor Stewart and the city council, and were pleased to discover there’s an underlying message of unity that will drive the City of Irondale forward for years to come.
1. Education leads the way in Irondale
Students aren’t the only ones who strive to get good grades: Mayor Stewart set a goal for improving scores to all As and Bs on the Alabama State Education Report Card. In addition, the city has commissioned a feasibility study to explore the creation of its own Irondale school system in the future. Currently, schools are a part of the Jefferson County system, but that doesn’t stop the city from doing its part—Mayor Stewart delivered over $130,000 to Irondale schools in December…