Census data shows Chelsea is the third fastest growing city in Alabama

CHELSEA, Ala. (WBRC) – New census knowledge exhibits the town of Chelsea is the third quickest rising metropolis within the state, and the town’s working onerous to be sure that development is manageable.

The mayor stated there was truly a short while when Chelsea was the fastest-growing metropolis in Alabama.

He stated many of the development is going on amongst homebuyers, however there are a number of tasks within the works to help the inflow of curiosity.

“Chelsea is certainly nonetheless very a lot a spot the place individuals wish to come and reside and lift their households and our metropolis is simply getting greater.” Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer stated he’s pleased with the exponential development his metropolis is seeing.

“A lot of the development is in residential housing after all. We’ve a variety of housing being constructed on the east finish of city however we additionally… there there’s additionally a really giant subdivision only a mile right here from Metropolis Corridor. We’ve a good way of life. We’ve an excellent high quality of life. You already know, we’ve received nice colleges we’ve received…you already know, we’re very accessible to Birmingham… all the things… the entire fashionable conveniences, all of the shops and all the things it’s readily accessible from Chelsea,” he defined.

Mayor Picklesimer stated the street work proper now outdoors Metropolis Corridor will reroute Freeway 47, and straighten out congestion on Freeway 39 from 280.

However that’s not all.

“We’ve received a light-weight challenge occurring at thirty sixth and eleventh so simply maintaining with the site visitors, it’s a problem, however Shelby County is doing their greatest to fulfill that problem. We do have infrastructure development occurring across the metropolis,” Mayor Picklesimer stated.

The mayor additionally helps the town forming its personal college system, and Chelsea voters will quickly determine whether or not to boost their very own property taxes to help it.

Opponents stated it’s too pricey and the town would do higher staying in Shelby County Faculties, however the mayor disagrees.

“Most huge cities… all of our neighboring cities Pelham, Alabaster, Leeds, Trussville, all of our neighboring cities have already damaged away from the county system and shaped their college system. That is our alternative. I imagine our second is now. That is the time for us to do it and if we’re unable to get it performed now, I feel it might simply be a decade or extra earlier than we get one other alternative,” Mayor Picklesimer stated.

Chelsea residents will vote on that property tax enhance on July 12.

Mayor Picklesimer stated although the town is rising by leaps and bounds, he desires the town to remain true to its motto “All About Household” when making choices.

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