City of Bessemer seeks to fill slots on DDA, commissions

BESSEMER — The City Council of Bessemer is reaching out to encourage membership in three of its sub-groups that help to keep the town running effectively.

A total of five vacancies now exist on two of the city’s commissions and on its Downtown Development Authority.

The situation has become serious enough for the Planning Commission that council members voted at their Monday evening meeting to approve a resolution that will allow members of that commission to conduct meetings even when they cannot meet a standard quorum.

City Manager Jennifer Adams told The Globe last week that the Planning Co...