Voters will head to the polls Aug. 26 to elect the city council that will guide Foley through a wave of public projects set to reshape the city over the next four years.

Ballots will be cast at the Foley Civic Center, where residents will select council members who will make decisions on everything from roads and recreation to cultural facilities.

One of the biggest issues on the agenda is a proposed aquatic center at Max Griffin Park. The facility would replace the city’s outdoor pool, which has been in use for more than 60 years. Council members will also be asked to consider building a new civic center. The current venue, built in the 1970s, can seat up to 415 people depending on arrangements. Plans call for a new building that could hold as many as 900.

Foley leaders are also looking at constructing a museum to commemorate the city’s designation as an American World War II Heritage City. The National Park Service names one community in each state or territory for the honor. Foley has been named Alabama’s representative.

Other projects under consideration include an expanded senior center, a performing arts center and a safe room for first responders to use during hurricanes and other emergencies. The city is also developing plans to enlarge Graham Creek Nature Preserve, the largest municipal preserve in Alabama according to the city, and is seeking funding to acquire additional property for the site.

The council will continue to focus on infrastructure as Foley grows. Street and sidewalk improvements, along with new road and intersection projects, are expected to remain a priority.

Several major efforts will also be completed during the upcoming term. Construction is underway on a new public library and community center building, scheduled to open in 2026. A public works campus is also nearing completion, providing space for sanitation crews, garage operations and other municipal services. Once those facilities are finished, the current sites will be remodeled for other city uses.

The city is also expanding the former National Guard armory behind City Hall to serve as both a recreation center and office space.

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