The City of Opelika is aware of and evaluating the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision in a case involving a challenge to a Rental Ordinance enacted by Center Point, Alabama. Read on...
The City of Opelika welcomed Griffin O’Connor to the Opelika Economic Development team on Aug. 1, 2022, to fill the newly created position of Talent Attraction and Retention Coordinator. Read on...
The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), the largest regional economic development association in North America, has recognized Opelika, Alabama, for economic development excellence in the American South. Read on...
Alabama will hold its 17th annual sales tax holiday, beginning Friday, July 15, 2022, at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 12 midnight... Read on...
Opelika Power Services and the Alabama Municipal Electric
Authority are offering summer energy-saving tips to help citizens save a few
dollars. Read on...
The Opelika City Council approved tax abatements and exemptions today for several of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) suppliers at the May 3, 2022, City Council meeting. Read on...
Opelika Power Services and the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) are pleased to announce the local winners of the 2022 AMEA Scholarship. Read on...
The City of Opelika and Golden State Foods will recognize the first intern, Andrew Vacarro, to a new program called Career Skills Program (CSP). Read on...
City Council will hold a special meeting April 5, 2022, at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting to to hold a public hearing to receive input on city ward redistricting. Read on...
OPELIKA, Ala. – City of Opelika announces Russell Jones, City Clerk, recently received his Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation from the International Insititute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). Read on...
he Auburn University club cycling team, known as the Auburn Flyers, is hosting their annual Auburn Flyers Cycling Weekend on February 26-27. Read on...
The Opelika City Council is calling a special meeting which will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 12 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Municipal Court Building located at 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. Read on...
Makerspace Safety Class: 3D Printer
Opelika Public Library is excited to be able to provide a Makerspace for library patrons. With our new Makerspace we hope to bolster new hobbies, provide a new set of tools for our handy friends, and help bring families and friends together on projects. Whether you want to build with the 3D Printer or cut and engrave with our Glowforge, we hope to provide you with the opportunity to take your projects to the next level.
In order to use the Makerspace equipment, you must attend a safety class...
The City of Opelika is a diverse and high-performing organization. Our values are at the core of what we do. They define who we are, our culture, and provide us with a set of basic principles by which we work.
We strive for excellence in all areas of public service each and every day by listening to our citizens and working to improve processes.
TEAMWORK/ PEOPLE
We succeed, learn, and work together to achieve our goals. We support and encourage staff growth and development in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Integrity
We maintain a strong ethical compass and a solid sense of integrity in both our leadership and employees.
Innovation
We work toward creative and practical solutions and are driven by continuous improvement.
PROFESSIONALISM
We take pride in all we do, communicate effectively, and project a positive image to our citizens and our community.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are excellent stewards of public resources and are accountable to the fiscal policies of the City of Opelika by balancing efficiency and flexibility with budgetary discipline.
