A public progress scorecard — transparent, measurable, and updated as milestones are reached.
Inauguration: October 20, 2026
All milestones are public, verifiable, and tied to specific dates.
20 parcels posted → Council review → 10 teardowns complete
Pickup schedules published → 10 cameras live → 100% clearance
PCI audit complete → Council approval → Phase 1 underway
Summit request delivered → Detour protocol live → Protocol signed
Non-profit MOU drafted → Public intake launched → 50–100 families
Wage RFP issued → Payroll analysis underway → Recommendations
Every milestone is concrete, auditable, and publicly verifiable. Updated as the administration reaches each target.
| Priority Area | 30-Day Target | Status | 60-Day Target | Status | 100-Day Final Metric | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blight & Dilapidated Lots | 20 parcels formally posted with violation notices; 20 lots cleared & mowed | Not Started | 100% of Target 20 sent to City Council for lien approval or developer acquisition | Not Started | First 10 teardowns completed; all 20 properties under active maintenance or development | Not Started |
| Sanitation & Anti-Dumping | Pickup schedules published citywide; top 10 smart camera sites identified & permitted | Not Started | Top 10 smart cameras live and monitored; first monthly dumping citation report published | Not Started | Dumping citation rate reported publicly; 100% of known hot spots cleared & documented | Not Started |
| Street Resurfacing | Pavement Condition Index (PCI) audit of all Bessemer streets complete; data publicly posted | Not Started | Priority resurfacing list approved by City Council in open session | Not Started | Phase 1 paving actively underway on top-ranked streets; contract awarded & equipment on site | Not Started |
| CSX Rail Crossing Delays | Formal summit request letter delivered to CSX Transportation; confirmed receipt documented | Not Started | Bessemer Emergency Services dispatch detour protocol operational; field crew trained | Not Started | Public blockage response protocol signed by Mayor, published on city hub, distributed to all departments | Not Started |
| Water Bill Assistance | MOU drafted with at least one qualifying non-profit partner; legal review complete | Not Started | Public intake launched — residents can apply online and in person; staff trained | Not Started | First 50–100 Bessemer families assisted with water bill relief; program metrics published | Not Started |
| Fair Pay & Administration | Wage study RFP issued publicly; 3+ qualified consultants respond | Not Started | Consultant under contract; payroll data analysis underway | Not Started | Wage equity recommendations formally delivered to Mayor & City Council for budget cycle | Not Started |
Vacant and dilapidated properties drag down neighborhood property values, encourage illegal dumping, and signal neglect. Mayor Alexander's administration commits to visible, measurable progress on Bessemer's oldest housing stock within 100 days.
Illegal dumping creates health hazards and visual blight. This commitment combines technology (smart cameras at high-dumping areas) with enforcement and community transparency through monthly public reports.
Poor road conditions damage vehicles, discourage commerce, and harm quality of life. A data-driven PCI audit ensures tax dollars are spent on streets where they have the most impact — eliminating favoritism and guesswork.
Extended rail blockages disrupt ambulance response times, emergency services, and commerce. This commitment aims to institutionalize a coordinated city response and formalize a dialogue with CSX to reduce crossing delays.
Water shutoffs hit low-income families hardest and can cascade into evictions. This program extends immediate relief while the administration addresses systemic affordability through the long-term initiative in Priority 6.
Fair compensation attracts and retains top municipal talent and sends a signal that Bessemer values its public servants. Competitive wages for police, firefighters, and city staff directly impact public safety and service quality.
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