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On Tuesday night, The Selma city council discussed an array of new and old business regarding the city but before they could start, they gave recognition to their current city treasurer, Terri Barnes-Smith, who retired at the end of January. 

“Tonight, on our consent agenda, we approved a resolution, acknowledging and offering an accommodation to our current city Treasurer Ms. Terri Barnes-Smith,” said Warren Young, Selma City Council President. 

As the speech with Young continued, council members including those of the general public who attended the meeting, applauded for Smith and her dedication for many years, taking care of the city’s financial records. 

“When somebody handles the finances for The City of Selma, I do believe a resolution is in order and so, I will read a portion of this, just for the record because we do want to make this an official offering of recognition for our treasurer: Resolution R129-24/25 commending Terri Barnes-Smith for dedicated service to The City of Selma, Alabama.”

Once the full resolution was read about Smith to the council, all members within the council chambers stood in honor of smith’s service and President Young gifted Smith a beautiful plant that she could always remember the city by and told her his final words of appreciation on the behalf of the council and The City of Selma.

“Every time you look at this plant, we would like you to think about our work sessions, our council meetings and we want you to think about how much you miss us,” Young said. “But, truly we thank you for your service because municipal service is not easy and handling the city’s finances was not easy but we appreciate what you did for us, for the time that you served and we hope and we wish you the best and God Bless You,” Young said.

Not only did Young show his appreciation for Smith but Councilman Samuel Randolph also shared with Smith his feelings regarding her dedicated service as well and how her presence as a colleague impacted him each day. 

Friday, Jan. 30 is considered Smith’s official last day serving the city of Selma and by many, her presence and her hard work as city treasurer will be truly missed, according to Council President Young.