| MAYOR’S OFFICE |
Mayor Woody Jacobs
Municipal government, like state and federal governments, is structured into three separate branches – executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch carries distinct responsibilities, powers, and limits that ensure balanced and effective governance.
The City of Cullman operates under a Mayor-Council form of government, led by a Mayor and a five-member City Council. All positions are elected by popular vote and serve concurrent four-year terms. Municipal elections, including the mayoral race, are held every four years in August.
The Mayor serves as the head of the executive branch and is the City’s most visible elected official. As the chief executive, the Mayor is responsible for the overall management of city government, including daily operations, personnel oversight, payment of obligations, execution of municipal contracts approved by the City Council, and other duties comparable to those of a corporate chief executive officer.
Because Cullman’s population exceeds 12,000, the Mayor does not preside over the City Council and is not a member of the legislative body. However, the Mayor holds veto authority over permanent actions taken by the City Council. A mayoral veto may be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the Council.
About Mayor Woody Jacobs
Woody Jacobs is a lifelong resident of Cullman County. His father, Woodrow, operated a small accounting firm, and his mother, Dean, served for several years as the Cullman County Clerk. After graduating from Cullman High School, he attended Cullman College at Sacred Heart and later earned his accounting degree from the University of Alabama.
Upon completing his education, Woody returned home to join the family accounting business, where he focused on tax preparation for small businesses. After eighteen years in accounting, he transitioned to the construction industry, joining Eidson & Associates. There, he spent two decades supervising commercial construction projects before retiring from the firm in 2016.
Mayor Jacobs has been deeply involved in community service throughout his life. He served as Cullman City Council President from 2000 to 2008 and has held leadership roles with several local organizations, including president of the American Red Cross (Cullman chapter), president of the Cullman County Fair Association, treasurer of the Cullman Lions Club, and president of the Cullman Parks & Recreation Board. He continues his service today as a deacon at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, a board member of the Fixed Point Foundation, and a coach for the Miracle League Braves.
Woody Jacobs began serving his third consecutive term as Mayor in November 2025. He is married to Connie Marie (Voigt) Jacobs and is the proud father of Tyler (Jennifer) and Hannah, and grandfather to Lincoln and Walker.
Frequent Requests:
To email the Mayor directly, click here.
To request an appointment or schedule a meeting with the Mayor, contact Leanne H. West by email or by phone.
To request that the Mayor speak at a meeting or to a group, contact Leanne H. West by email or by phone.
To request the Mayor attend a ribbon-cutting or grand opening event, contact Leanne H. West by email or by phone.
To request a proclamation, certificate, letter, etc., from the Mayor, contact Leanne H. West by email or by phone.
LEANNE H. WEST
Executive Assistant
Phone:
(256) 775-7102
Fax:
(256) 775-7132
Mailing Address:
ATTN: Mayor’s Office
City of Cullman
P.O. Box 278
Cullman, AL 35056-0278
Physical Address:
Cullman City Hall (Enter from Front)
Administration
204 2nd Avenue NE
Cullman, AL 35055