Victoria Green sworn in as Smiths Station mayor, targets continued growth

SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - Smiths Station is undergoing a leadership change after the city council selected a new mayor following the death of Mayor Richard Cooley.At their regular Tuesday night meeting, council members nominated and unanimously voted to name former Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Green as the next mayor of Smiths Station.Under Alabama state law, municipalities with populations under 12,000 do not hold special elections to fill mayoral vacancies. Instead, the city council must vote to fill the position within 60 days of the vacancy.Mayor Green became emotional as she was sworn in during the meeting. She said she is honored by the trust placed in her by the city and council, and that she looks forward to fostering continued growth in the community.“I would not be able to do this position without all the people of Smiths Station, our leaders, that have been here,” Green said. “I am thankful for those relationships. I am thankful that Mayor Cooley asked me to step in and to run