Author: Virginia Martin
John Wiley Boone, State House of Representatives, District No. 44
Danny Garrett, House of Representatives, District 44
Kari Mitchell Whitaker, State House of Representatives, District No. 45
David Faulkner, Alabama House of Representatives, District 46
Mike Shaw, State House of Representatives, District No. 47
Christian Coleman, House of Representatives, District No. 47
JeffCo Commissioners Discuss How to Fix Slow Emergency Response Times
Steve Ammons gave a 30-minute report during today’s Jefferson County Commission committee meeting, telling his fellow commissioners what he learned from countless meetings to address an ambulance crisis in the county.
“The problem is real,” one commissioner said.
“So, what’s the solution?” asked another.
As Rome wasn’t built in a day, Ammons said it will take time and continued effort to solve a problem that has been years in the making. He laid out short term, mid-term and long-term solutions to a situation that can leave county residents waiting hours for an ambulance. Read more.
Birmingham Council to Hear Arguments on Zoning for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
The Birmingham City Council has set a Nov. 29 public hearing over proposed changes to the city’s zoning code that would allow for medical cannabis production facilities and dispensaries within city limits.
It’s the next step in a process the council started last month when it approved an ordinance broadly authorizing medical cannabis dispensaries in Birmingham. The Alabama State Legislature, which legalized the production and distribution of medical marijuana last year, will maintain strict control over the licensing process via the newly created Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, which is not expected to issue distributor licenses until July.
The new zoning code also would change zoning definitions for opioid replacement therapy treatment facilities, moving them from the “special exception” category to “permitted with conditions.” Read more.
Outdoorsy Black Women Helps Change the Face of Outdoor Activities
Outdoorsy Black Women is a national organization with more than 3,000 members across the country. The Birmingham chapter began in early 2022 and it already has 160 members. Read more.
Allen Treadaway, Alabama House of Representatives, District 51
