City of Tuckerman

The application period for the Mayor’s Assistant position remains open. Applications are available for download at tuckermanar.net or may be obtained at City Hall. All applications will be reviewed, and interviews are expected to be scheduled during the first or second week of January. There has been significant interest in this position, and I look forward to meeting with applicants.

ATTENTION: City Hall & Tuckerman Water Department will be closed December 24, 25 & 26 in observance of Christmas. There will be No trash pickup that week. Our offices will resume on Monday December 29. Trash pickup for the west side will be on 12/29 and trash pickup for the east side will be on 12/30. Merry Christmas 🎅 🤶 🎄

The 2025 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal is Mrs. Velma Brown Bobo. Mrs. Bobo represents unity within our community, exemplifies community service, and embodies everything that makes a community strong. Please join me in congratulating her and join us on December 19th at 6:30 p.m. for the parade.

City Council will hold their regular meeting on 12/15/25 to allow for completion of amended budgets and closing of the year. Meeting will be held on Dec 15th at six (6) pm in city hall located at 200 W. Main St.

Mrs. Diana has been deeply missed around the office, and we wish her the very best as she focuses on her health. That role is an important one, and we’re grateful for the interest shown so far. If you feel called to apply for the Administrative Assistant position, the application period is still open. We will begin reviewing applications and scheduling interviews during the first week of January 2026, and we’re truly looking forward to connecting with both current applicants and those planning to apply. 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting and forward moving year for Tuckerman, and we’re eager to welcome someone who wants to grow with us.

📢 IMPORTANT FOR TUCKERMAN RESIDENTS

If you’ve received mail from the United States Census Bureau asking you to participate in the American Community Survey (ACS) or any other census-related survey, we kindly ask that you take a few minutes to complete it.

Here’s why it matters ⬇️

These surveys play a major role in helping our city qualify for state and federal grants. The data collected determines our community’s Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) percentage — a key factor used in government programs, grant approvals, housing assistance, and community development funding.

Right now, our community is rated at approximately 31.92% LMI, but most programs require at least 51% for eligibility. This is a big reason why you may see us missing out on certain funding opportunities.

We especially need participation from all households — not just those in our higher-income brackets. At the moment, it appears that mainly wealthier residents are completing these surveys, which skews our numbers and reduces our chance at critical funding.

📨 If you receive a survey, please take the time to fill it out. Your response directly impacts Tuckerman’s ability to secure future improvements and resources.

Thank you for helping strengthen our community! 💙🏘️

📣 JOB OPENING – CITY OF TUCKERMAN

Administrative Assistant

The City of Tuckerman is now accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role and an excellent opportunity to join our growing team.

Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• General accounting knowledge is a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Job Responsibilities Include:
• Directly assisting the Mayor
• Answering phone calls and assisting the public
• Planning and scheduling meetings
• Updating city social media accounts
• Filing, organizing, and maintaining various documents and paperwork

Additional Details:
• Pay will be discussed during the interview and is based on qualifications
• Health insurance and retirement benefits are available
• Position will be filled by January 1, 2026
• Please submit applications by close of business December 24, 2025

How to Apply:
✔ Visit tuckermanar.net to download the application
OR
✔ Pick up an application at City Hall, 200 W. Main

Come be a part of a growing team dedicated to serving our community!

We are thrilled to share that the City of Tuckerman has been awarded 100% grant funding in the amount of $294,889 through the Small, Underserved & Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program!

This funding will be used to replace our current water meters with new smart meters — an important step toward improving accuracy, efficiency, and overall service for our residents. The meter replacement project is planned for 2026, and we are excited for the progress this will bring to our community.

We are committed to continuing our work to secure additional funding opportunities that will help us strengthen and upgrade our city’s infrastructure in the years ahead.

A huge thank you to Wayne Menley with Miller/Newell for his outstanding support and dedication in helping make this grant possible!

Great things are happening in Tuckerman!

Friendly reminder that council will meet on Monday November 17th at 6 pm.

Thanks to a recent yard sale and donated items sold online, the animal control committee raised roughly $1,000 to support the community’s ongoing efforts. This money in conjunction with annual budgeted money will go towards planning a new kennel facility, since the current one isn’t on city-owned property. For cats, we’re exploring a spay/neuter and release program, a humane approach many communities use. Your support makes a difference!

We are currently pursuing funding through the ARNC for the following critical infrastructure projects: • Rehabilitation of the Main Sewer Lift and Force Main • Water Meter Replacement Our application remains under review, and we are awaiting further updates. In addition, we are in the process of renewing a bond to secure available monies that would otherwise remain unused. The proceeds will be directed toward ongoing improvements to our community’s water and sewer systems, with a continued focus on repairing and upgrading aging infrastructure to ensure reliable service for all residents.

Our crews are continuing to replace old sewer lines as funding allows. Many of the existing concrete lines are starting to fail, allowing rainwater to infiltrate the system. This infiltration contributes to flushing issues during heavy rainfall. Although our budget is limited, we are making steady progress.

We’re excited to share that the ditch cleaning project along the West outskirts of town running parallel to Jim Denton is nearly complete! This work is part of our ongoing efforts to improve drainage and reduce standing water issues in this area of town. Thank you for your patience as we continue making these improvements to our community.

The recent boil order has been lifted as of 10/28/25

We have a water leak that requires immediate attention and repair. Unfortunately, the water will be down for a period of time. You will be updated here as soon as possible.

There will be a budget committee meeting held Oct 9th, 2025 @ 5:30pm inside city hall located 200 W. Main St. this meeting is an open meeting.

SEE YOU THERE

Mayor Graham donated 14 red and white mums to help brighten up the farmers market pavilion. He and his assistant, Mrs. Diana Hatfield-Autrey, spent the early afternoon getting their hands dirty planting them. Swing by the market and check out the fresh new look!

We look forward to seeing you

Regular City Council Meeting to be held Tuesday September 9th at 6pm inside city hall due to a conflict Monday night.