Orange Beach Mayor And City Council To Hold Public Town Hall Meeting

OBA Staff • April 5, 2026

The Town Hall will follow a 5 p.m. City Council meeting at the Performing Arts Center

Orange Beach Performing Arts Center

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and the City Council are inviting the public to an upcoming Town Hall Meeting. The event will give residents a chance to hear directly from city leaders about what is happening in the community. Officials say anyone with concerns or questions is encouraged to attend. It is a meeting where residents can get real answers from those running the city.


The Town Hall is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center. The public meeting will immediately follow a City Council meeting and work session, which are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Both the council meeting and the Town Hall will be held at the Performing Arts Center.


Mayor Kennon is scheduled to deliver a comprehensive presentation on some of the most discussed topics in the city. Traffic, infrastructure, and tourism are all on the agenda. The update will provide residents with a clearer understanding of the city's progress on key projects and what to expect next.


Once the presentation concludes, the floor will be open to the public. Anyone attending will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the mayor and council members. This open-forum format has been a feature of Orange Beach Town Hall meetings and provides residents with a voice in local government.


Orange Beach Town Hall Meeting on May 6th

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