Snowden Steps Down As Tuscaloosa CFO, City Issues Statement

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The City of Tuscaloosa says it has mutually agreed to part ways with its chief financial officer, Susan Snowden, after it was announced she had been placed on administrative leave earlier this month.

While the reasoning behind Snowden being placed on leave has not yet been made public, the split appears to be amicable, as Mayor Walt Maddox and the outgoing CFO both issued statements on Wednesday.

“The City would like to thank Susan Snowden for her dedicated and skillful service over the past six years including her role as Chief Financial Officer," Maddox said. "Being CFO is a difficult and demanding position, and Susan managed it well with honesty and steadfast determination that made a real difference.”

Snowden first assumed the role in December 2018 and has been with the city's finance department in various capacities since July 2015.

Her brief statement thanked the mayor for the opportunity to serve the city in "such an important role," while helping Tuscaloosa achieve its highest credit rating ever.

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The resignation marks the third city department head to voluntarily vacate their position in the last three months, along with the city attorney's office and Infrastructure & Public Services (IPS).

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