City of Fairhope - Municipal Government

⚓ FACES OF FAIRHOPE | Meet Shelby Hangen

Meet Shelby Hangen, Assistant Marina Manager at Fairhope Docks Marina!

From helping boaters with fuel and slip reservations to checking vessels, adjusting dock lines and keeping the waterfront clean and safe, Shelby helps keep the marina running smoothly every day.

One of her proudest moments came in January 2026, when Fairhope Docks Marina became Alabama’s first Clean & Resilient Marina. 🌊

Shelby is Deaf and communicates through spoken language with a cochlear implant, lip reading and sign language. She also uses a video relay service to assist with marina phone calls—something that often surprises boaters when they meet her in person!

Outside of work, Shelby enjoys hiking, boating, gardening, cooking and baking homemade sourdough. She’s also been horseback riding since she was 10. Her 29-year-old palomino Quarter Horse, Goldi, has been with her since high school and is now enjoying retirement right here in Fairhope. 🐴

What does Shelby love most about working on the waterfront? Watching the sailboats head onto Mobile Bay, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and visits from family and friends.

Her favorite advice says it all: “Work hard. Stay humble.”

We’re proud to have Shelby as one of the many faces that make Fairhope special. 💙

We’re here… to be here for you! 🫵

For Day, we’re celebrating the people behind the everyday services that keep Fairhope moving.

Because when you live locally, your municipality is part of your day in more ways than you might realize — from the roads you travel and the parks you enjoy to the services, spaces, and people you count on.

Today is Day, an annual celebration of public service organized by We’re proud to join public servants and communities across the country in celebrating the people who serve where they live. 🤳📸 Alabama League of Municipalities

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📋 Take a look at tonight's agenda for the City Council Meeting:

The City of Fairhope is evaluating the interest and feasibility of a Fairhope city school system.

Three public input meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers:
Tuesday, August 18
Sunday, August 23
Wednesday, September 9

These meetings are an opportunity to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback.

We encourage residents to visit www.fairhopeal.gov/community/city-school-consideration to view the studies, read frequently asked questions, find meeting information and take the community survey.

🗳️ Make your voice heard — go vote!

The Alabama Special Primary Election is Tuesday, August 11, 2026, for voters in Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7.

Election Day: Tuesday, August 11
Polls Open: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Before heading to the polls, visit the Alabama Secretary of State’s Alabama Votes website to:

• Check your voter registration status
• Find your polling location
• View your sample ballot
• Find additional election information

🔗 https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes