Category: Jefferson County Commission
One If by Land: JeffCo Recognizes Two Lights for Tomorrow Day
The day commemorates the anniversary of the April 18, 1775, ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes and other riders warning that British troops were coming.
‘Domestic Violence Is Community Violence,’ One Place Exec Tells JeffCo Commissioners
One Place serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
JeffCo Receives ‘Clean’ Audit of Federal Funds Spending
Cal Markert applauded vigorously when auditors declared that Jefferson County will not have to deal with federal funds doled out because of the pandemic much longer.
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.
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.
