Category: Jefferson County Commission
Use It or Lose It: JeffCo Set To Help Residents Rather Than Let Money Go Back to the Feds
County commissioners learned they had about $500K in unspent Emergency Rental Assistance funds and assigned it to Bridge Ministries to help people with rent and utility payments.
JeffCo Plans Work on Drainage in Failed Subdivision
The County Commission approved a resolution to allow work on the Meadow Lake subdivision in the western area after acquiring rights-of-way.
Thanks For Opening Your Doors: JeffCo Considers Increasing Cleanup Fee Paid to Voting Venues
The County Commission may hike payments to $500 to clean up after voters.
JeffCo Approves Sale of Hallmark Farm Site, Makes Way for Ag Center
The Alabama Exhibition Center Corp. will build a state-of-the-art agriculture center in Jefferson County near Warrior.
Jefferson County Needs to Tackle Illegal Dumping, Commission Prez Says
Jimmie Stephens said lots has been accomplished during his tenure on the Jefferson County Commission. But one battle – with illegal dumping – is still being fought.
Commissioners Say “Yay!” for Sale of Hallmark Farm Property
Jefferson County commissioners were vocal in their support of selling the Hallmark Farm property to be used as a state-of-the-art agriculture center.
JeffCo Continues To Battle Illegal Bingo Halls but Options Are Limited
A shooting early Monday brought the question of what to do about bingo halls back up before the Jefferson County Commission.
Stephens, Scales Talk About Filling Voids Left From Demolished Structures
It’s not enough to tear down dilapidated structures, it matters what goes in their place, commissioners said.
Another Week, Another Joe Knight Question About Federal Dollars
Knight sought assurance Tuesday that federal funding would not get cut before moving forward with a program to synchronize traffic lights.
McCalla Residents Get Their Wish as Request to Rezone for Development Denied
Jefferson County commissioners killed the proposal by deciding not to bring it for a vote. Read more.
