City Council / Elected Officials
The Mayor and City Council are Bessemer City's elected leaders. They set City policy, adopt the budget and appoint the City Manager.
Upcoming meetings
- City Council Regular MeetingMonday, November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PMAdd to calendar: City Council Regular Meeting, November 9
- City Council Work SessionTuesday, November 24, 2026 at 3:00 PMAdd to calendar: City Council Work Session, November 24
- City Council Regular MeetingMonday, December 14, 2026 at 7:00 PMAdd to calendar: City Council Regular Meeting, December 14
Mayor & Council
Becky S. Smith
Mayor
Term 12/23 - 11/27
Bill Whitmire
City Council, Ward 1
Term 12/23 - 11/27; appointed 05/26
Nellie Floyd
City Council, Ward 2
Term 12/25 - 11/29
Allen Hook
City Council, Ward 3
Term 12/23 - 11/27
Brenda Boyd
City Council, Ward 4
Term 12/23 - 11/27
Manny Tsambouniery
City Council, Ward 5; Mayor Pro Tempore
Term 12/25 - 11/29
Chris Harmon
City Council, Ward 6
Term 12/25 - 11/29
Forms & documents
About the Council
Mayor & City Council: Leading with Heartfelt Living
In Bessemer City, the Mayor and City Council serve as the community’s elected leadership, shaping policies, approving budgets, and guiding growth to ensure the city thrives. Together, they embody our commitment to Heartfelt Living—making decisions that reflect care, integrity, and a vision for a connected, vibrant future. Their work focuses on enhancing quality of life, fostering economic opportunity, and maintaining the welcoming spirit that defines our city.
Elected officials in Bessemer City serve on 4 year staggered terms. Phone for all officials: 704-629-5542.
Contact
- Becky S. Smith, Mayor: bsmith@bessemercity.com
- Bill Whitmire, Ward 1: bwhitmire@bessemercity.com
- Nellie Floyd, Ward 2: nfloyd@bessemercity.com
- Allen Hook, Ward 3: ahook@bessemercity.com
- Brenda Boyd, Ward 4: bboyd@bessemercity.com
- Manny Tsambouniery, Ward 5: mtsambouniery@bessemercity.com
- Chris Harmon, Ward 6: charmon@bessemercity.com