Louise Alexander to Take over Bessemer Mayor’s Office After Agreement with Kenneth Gulley

Louise Alexander to take over Bessemer mayor’s office after agreement with Kenneth Gulley

Louise Alexander was sworn in as Bessemer’s mayor Monday, but she couldn't move into the mayor’s office because outgoing Mayor Kenneth Gulley had not yet left.

Bessemer mayors battle in court over when one term ends and another begins

Like Birmingham in the 1960s, Bessemer currently has two sets of city leaders claiming the authority to run the town.In the 60s, it was Bull Connor and the city commission refusing to leave office in the Magic City. This time, in the Marvel City, it’s outgoing Mayor Kenneth Gulley refusing - at the moment - to vacate his office.

'Authority has ended': Judge orders Gulley out as Bessemer mayor

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) — A Jefferson County judge has ordered Kenneth Gulley to stop exercising the powers of Bessemer mayor, ruling his term ended Monday and ne