Author: Virginia Martin
Birmingham Council Gives $1M to Help Jimmie Hale Mission Establish New Homeless Center
Councilors also approved spending $3.6 million on end-of-year bonuses for employees.
KultureCity Seeks JeffCo Help To Bring National Accessibility Park to Powell Steam Plant Site
The park would include training for those with sensory disabilities, a museum, amphitheater, sensory park and resource center.
CAW Cancels Policy That Encouraged Disadvantaged Firms To Bid on Contracts
Black members of the board expressed concern about the move; managers said the policy was a paperwork burden.
CAW Board Accepts CEO’s Recs for Consulting Engineer, Seven Executives
The consulting engineer hire was required by the state law that restructure the board earlier this year.
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‘It’s Not a Game,’ Doug Jones Says as He Kicks Off His Bid for Alabama Governor
Jones, former U.S. senator, focused on kitchen table issues in the launch of his campaign for the Democratic nomination as governor.
Parking Authority Seeks Voices on Use of Morris Avenue Lots
An online survey asks people for thoughts on proposed parking or development at two downtown parking lots.
Water Works Board Approves Budget With Slashed Capital Funding, No Rate Increase
The $215.6 million budget doesn’t include automated meters, constricts work on Lake Purdy Dam and reduces pipe replacements.
Council Approves Extension of Homeless Outreach Contract; Williams Questions Price Tag
The council extended a $1.7 million agreement with Urban Alchemy.
JeffCo Starts to Prep for Potential Arrival of Large Data Centers
The County Commission president proposed studying rules for data center developments before one asks to move into unincorporated Jefferson County.
