Municipal Government History
Municipal Government History of Baileyton, Alabama
Research Status through July 2026
1. Community History
- Settlement by Robert Bailey (circa 1870)
- Growth of the Baileyton community
- Churches, schools, businesses, and early development
- Incorporation in February 1973
- Mayor-council form of government
2. Mayor History
- A. R. 'Rolfe' Burks (1973–1990)
- Paul C. Bailey (1990–2008)
- Johnny Dyar (2008–2020)
- Windell Calloway (2020–2025)
- Benny Guthrie (2025–Present)
3. Town Council History
- Fully documented: 1973 First Council; 1996–2000; 2004–2008 (one seat pending); 2008–2012 (one seat pending); 2012–2016; 2016–2020; 2020–2025; 2025–Present.
- Remaining gaps: 1976–1980, 1980–1984, 1984–1988, 1988–1992, 1992–1996.
4. Town Clerks
- Billy John White
- Ruth Walker Rodgers
- Pat Gilbert
- Diane Harper
- Nikki Frye
- Summer Bixler
- Lisa Zehr
5. Election History
- Coming soon!
6. Municipal Facilities
- Original Town Hall
- Current Town Hall
- Senior Center
- Medical Clinic
- A. R. Burks Recreational Park
- Maintenance facilities
- Storm shelters
- Park concessions
7. Major Municipal Projects
- Town Hall projects
- Park development
- Medical clinic
- Industrial park
- Road improvements
- Pickleball courts
- Infrastructure upgrades
8. Municipal Employees
- Research needed on police chiefs, officers, public works, maintenance, recreation, and department heads.
9. Ordinance & Policy History
- Research major ordinances, charter documents, zoning, franchise agreements, personnel policies, and significant resolutions.
10. Historical Timeline
- Timeline underway from 1870 settlement through present administration.
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