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Anniston, Alabama

Verified Oct 25, 2026

Who leads Anniston, with the evidence behind the record.

City leadership

Leader: Ciara Smith-Roston
Role: Mayor
Population: 24,276; Census Bureau estimate
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026; Matched the official page in an automated check
Last checked: Oct 25, 2026; The check matched the published record

Source & verification

Verification source
annistonal.gov/mayor ↗
Official leadership page
annistonal.gov/mayor ↗
City website
annistonal.gov ↗

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Leaders on record

Ciara Smith-Roston Current
Mayor · added Aug 1, 2026 · verified Oct 25, 2026
Jack Draper Former
Mayor (Ceremonial) · added May 4, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population: 24,276
Median household income: $45,642
Median age: 42.1
Land area: 45.85 sq mi
Population density: 529.5 per sq mi
County: Calhoun County
Metro area: Anniston-Oxford, AL

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$85M
Official website: annistonal.gov ↗

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