Section: Administration

Member Governments

Counties

Cities

Towns

Serving Autauga, Elmore, and Montgomery Counties

The Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, or CARPDC (pronounced kärp-?dek), is one of twelve regional commissions in the State that was established to provide technical assistance to local governments in the areas of planning and development. We partner with communities in Autauga, Elmore, and Montgomery Counties to support local governments in the areas of Community and Economic Development, Planning, and Housing projects, policies, and initiatives.

Calendar

Feb
16
President’s Day – CARPDC Closed
Apr
27
State Holiday – CARPDC Closed
May
25
Memorial Day – CARPDC Closed
Jun
1
State Holiday – CARPDC Closed
Jun
19
Juneteenth – CARPDC Closed

Board of Directors

Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
2025 – 2026 Board of Directors

CARPDC is governed by a 26-member Board of Directors with each of the three counties and twelve municipalities having representation on the Board that is proportional to their population. It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors, through sound legal and ethical governance, to ensure that CARPDC provides quality services to the citizens of the tri-county region.

Currently, the Officers and Members of the Board of Directors are as follows: 

  • The Honorable Gordon Stone, Chairman
    • Montgomery County
    • Town of Pike Road, Mayor
  • The Honorable Anthony Powell, Vice-Chairman
    • Elmore County
    • Town of Coosada, Mayor
  • Mrs. Connie Bainbridge, Secretary
    • Autauga County
    • Central Alabama Electric Cooperative (CAEC)
    • Community & Economic Development Manager
  • Ms. Ann Harper, Treasurer
    • Elmore County
    • City of Millbrook
    • Economic Development Director

  • Autauga County
    • Commissioner Jay Thompson, Autauga County Commission, Chairman
    • Mr. Scott Kramer, Autauga County Commission, County Administrator

  • Elmore County
    • Commissioner Bart Mercer, Elmore County Commission, Chairman
    • Commissioner Henry Hines, Elmore County Commission
    • Mr. Luke McGinty, P.E., Elmore County Commission, Chief Engineer and Operations Officer

  • Montgomery County
    • Commissioner Isaiah Sankey, Montgomery County Commission
    • Mr. Kindell Anderson, Montgomery County Commission, County Administrator
    • Mr. George C. Speake, P.E., P.L.S., Montgomery County Commission, County Engineer
    • Mr. Kevin Boone, P.E., Montgomery County Commission, Assistant Engineer
    • Mr. James Williams, Montgomery County Commission, Parks & Recreation Director
    • Mr. Rico Cox, Montgomery County Commission, Montgomery County Board of Education

  • The Honorable Keith Chappell
    • Autauga County
    • Town of Autaugaville, Mayor
  • The Honorable David Hanson
    • Autauga County
    • Town of Billingsley, Mayor
  • The Honorable Zachary Bigley
    • Autauga County
    • Town of Pine Level, Mayor

  • The Honorable Clayton Edgar
    • Elmore County
    • Town of Deatsville, Mayor
  • The Honorable Guy Sanders
    • Elmore County
    • Town of Eclectic, Mayor
  • The Honorable Brandon Cardwell
    • Elmore County
    • Town of Elmore, Mayor
  • The Honorable Al Kelley
    • Elmore County
    • City of Millbrook, Mayor
  • The Honorable Joey Wiginton
    • Elmore County
    • City of Tallassee, Mayor
  • The Honorable Jerry Willis
    • Elmore County
    • City of Wetumpka, Mayor

Vacant Seat
Autauga County
City of Prattville

Contact Us

Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
430 South Court Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Phone: 334-262-4300
Fax: 334-262-6976

Hours of Operation:  8:00am – 5:00pm (Mon. thru Thurs.); and 8:00am – 4:00pm (Fri.)

For specific employees click HERE

From I65-N:

  • I-65 South towards Montgomery
  • Exit 172 for Clay St.
  • Slight left at Dickerson St.
  • Take the 2nd left onto Clayton St.
  • Turn right at S. Court St.
  • Office on right

From 231-N:

  • AL-21/231 South into Montgomery
  • Turn right onto Madison Ave.
  • Turn left at S. Decatur St.
  • Turn right at the 3rd crossing street onto Scott St.
  • Turn left on S. Court St.
  • Office on right

From I65-S:

  • I-65 north to Montgomery
  • Exit 171 to merge onto I-85 N. to Atlanta
  • Take exit 1-Court St.
  • Keep left at fork and merge onto Arba St.
  • Turn left at S. Perry St.
  • Turn left at Scott St.
  • Turn left at S. Court St.
  • Office on right

From I85-N:

  • I-85 South toward Montgomery
  • Exit 1 for S. Union St.
  • Turn right at S. Union St.
  • Turn left at Scott St.
  • Turn left at S. Court St.
  • Office on right

From 231-S:

  • AL-21/231 N to Montgomery
  • Turn right on East Blvd
  • Take right ramp to I85-S to Downtown
  • Take exit 1 to S. Union St.
  • Turn right at S. Union St.
  • Turn left at Scott St.
  • Turn left at S. Court St.
  • Office on right

Resources / Documents

Download | 2025 Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan Aug 2025

Download | CARPDC Transit Feasibility Evaluation – July 2025 Jul 2025

Download | Job Posting – EDC 6/18/25 Jun 2025

Download | Central Alabama RPO Map Apr 2024

Download | 2024 RFQ-Elmore-County-Placemaking-Plan Apr 2024

Download | 2023 Housing Rehab. Contractor Solicitation Oct 2023

Download | Montgomery Thrive – Critical Home Repair (CHR) Program Application Oct 2023

Download | 2022 Summary of Grant & Loan Opportunities for Central Alabama Oct 2022

Download | 2021 Economic Impact of COVID19 on Central Alabama: A Data Driven Assessment Oct 2022

Download | 2022 Regional AgroBusiness & AgroTourism Assessment in Central Alabama Oct 2022

Download | FY2023 Work Program – Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Oct 2022

Download | 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Document Oct 2022

Download | Autaugaville 2045 Comprehensive Plan Dec 2021

Download | 2021 Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan (HSCTP) Oct 2020

Download | 2020 Tallassee Zoning Ordinance – Zoning Map Aug 2020

Download | 2020 Tallassee Zoning Ordinance Aug 2020

Download | 2020 Tallassee Zoning Ordinance | Combined Amendments Feb 2020

Download | 2017 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Document Aug 2019

Download | FY2020 Work Program – Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Aug 2019

Download | FY2019 Work Program – Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Aug 2019

Download | 2019 Central Alabama Food Hub Feasibility Assessment Jul 2019

Download | 2018 City of Tallassee Street Classification Map Aug 2018

Download | 2018 City of Tallassee ‘Current’ Land Use Map Aug 2018

Download | 2018 City of Tallassee ‘Future’ Land Use + Gateways Map Aug 2018

Download | 2018 City of Tallassee 2040 Comprehensive Plan Aug 2018

Download | 2017 Presentation on Agriculture, Alabama’s Top Economic Driver Aug 2018

Download | 2017 Presentation on Alabama Agriculture – AL Cooperative Extension System Aug 2018

Download | 2017 CHANGE Survey Results (December) Aug 2018

Download | 2018 Feasibility Study & Business Plan for a Grocery Store in Autaugaville Aug 2018

Download | 2018 Economic Impact of AL Fruit & Vegetable Industry – Auburn University Aug 2018

Download | 2017 Results of the CHANGE Tool Survey Aug 2018

Download | 2018 Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan (HSCTP) Aug 2018

Download | WAP Application Cover Letter Aug 2018

Download | Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Application Aug 2018

Employees


Sandhu Aladuwaka
Planner I

Greg Clark
Executive Director

Elizabeth Daly
Community Development Specialist

Tim Fletcher
Critical Home Repair (CHR) Program Manager

Cade Gunnells
Weatherization Program Manager

Vivian Reader
GIS Manager

Chris Riddle
Energy Auditor

Broxton Sanders
Planner II

Leslie York
Community Development Manager

About Us

Our Mission

It is our steadfast mission to provide exemplary service to the local governments and citizens of Autauga, Elmore, and Montgomery Counties. We execute this mission through community and economic development programs and projects; extensive local, state, and federal partnerships; and various engagement and funding opportunities.

Our Vision

CARPDC seeks to become the benchmark organization for advancing the growth of Central Alabama by enhancing access to opportunities of optimal interest to and growth of the counties, cities, and citizens of this Region.

Our Values

As an organization of outreach and service to the Region, we stand on the values of professionalism, integrity, coalition building, adaptability, and reliability.