Jefferson County Treasurer’s Office - History

1819

Jefferson County, Alabama was established by the Alabama Legislature, marking the beginning of formal county governance.

Late 1800s - Early 1900s

The County Treasurer's function was formally established to manage and safeguard public funds. Notably, Henry B. Gray, who later became Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, served as Treasurer around 1900.

Mid-20th Century

As Jefferson County grew, the Treasurer's Office evolved from a basic cash-handling function into a professionalized financial management office with structured investment responsibilities.

2011

Jefferson County filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy — the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history at the time. This event reshaped the County's financial oversight, debt management, and treasury functions.

2020s

Under Treasurer Angela Webb-Weinberg, the office has focused on transparency, modernization, and expanding public access to financial information through the County's website and community engagement initiatives.