A Message from Mayor Stimpson - November 30
Nov 30th, 2020
Good evening,
It is 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 30, and I am writing to give you an update from the City of Mobile.
Today, the Mobile County Health Department reports 20,052 COVID-19 cases, which is an increase of 48 cases. To review the most recent detailed reports from MCHD, click here.
After weeks of assisting private contractors with the collection of debris left by hurricanes Sally and Zeta, our public works employees have now officially transitioned back to their regular trash collection schedule. That said, our contracted crews will be continuing some additional work throughout the coming weeks to remove stumps and tree limbs that have not been secured already.
Among other things, this transition means residents will once again need to put out trash no more than 48 hours before the scheduled pick-up day in their area. It will also mean an end to regular updates about debris collection from me and my team. I'd like to take a moment to thank all of our public works employees for the monumental effort they've put into helping our city recover from these storms.
As residents continue to get back into their routines, we will not be issuing any tickets for non-compliance with trash and garbage ordinances over the next two-weeks. I would encourage you to review our trash collection rules and schedule on the City's website, which you can find by clicking here.
Last night, I was excited to watch the premiere of the "60 Minutes report" on the discovery of the wreckage of the Clotilda, and more importantly, the resiliency of the people of Africatown. This program has given the descendants of this historic community a chance to share their story on one of the largest stages in the world, and the City of Mobile is excited to play a role in continuing to amplify their voice.
We are currently involved in a number of efforts with community groups and nonprofits to revitalize Africatown and establish it as a destination where tourists, ancestors and Mobilians can come to learn the history of the Clotilda and the founding Africatown.
Tonight, I also want to tease a major announcement that we're beyond excited to make in the morning. Gov. Kay Ivey and other officials will be joining us to tell the media and the public about a project we've been working on together for years. We believe it will have a positive impact on Mobile for decades. If you miss any of the local news coverage, look for more information in my newsletter tomorrow evening.
As I started a new week this morning, I was encouraged by a devotional that reminded me not get bogged down fixating on all of the problems we encounter. In her devotional today, Sara Young noted that "problems are a part of life" and we are ever so limited in our capacity to correct all that is wrong in this world.
"Don't weigh yourself down with responsibilities that are not your own. Instead, make your relationship with God your primary concern." That reminded that trying fix everything that comes to our attention is impossible, but when focus on God, he will always show us what is truly important. As we continue to face the problems woven into the fabric of this world, let's remember to keep our focus in the right place.
Sleep tight,
Mayor Sandy Stimpson