Category: Jefferson County Commission
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.
Growth in West JeffCo Spurs Residential Development in McCalla
Two proposed residential developments in the McCalla area were moved to the agenda for the Jefferson County Commission’s meeting Thursday. Read more.
Commission President’s Health to Take a Toll on Attendance
Jimmie Stephens said his cancer treatments are ramping up for the next month or so. Read more.
Tyson Questions the Work of Shelters and Presence of Homeless in Her District
Tyson said she’s seen an increase in homelessness in her district and asked for reports on where homeless shelters are spending the county’s money. Read more.
Judge Considering Testimony in Trial Over Jefferson County Commission Districts
UPDATED — If a judge rules that districts were gerrymandered, it could change the political landscape of the commission. Read more.
Finally! McCalla Development Gets JeffCo Zoning Approval After Significant Adjustments
A proposed residential development in McCalla got the go-ahead Thursday after developer K&K Properties LLC greatly reduced the density of homes and made other assurances. Read more.
En Garde! Experts Will Duel If JeffCo Redistricting Lawsuit Goes to Trial
The federal lawsuit challenging Jefferson County Commission districts is set to go to trial Monday, depending on how a judge rules on requests from each side to find in their favor before that. Read more.
Jefferson County Commission OK’s Funding for 3 Economic Development Organizations
Jefferson County commissioners on Thursday allotted money to three economic development drivers after a spirited debate about equity earlier in the week. Read more.
Naftel Praised by Former Probate Judge as ‘the Best’
The Jefferson County Commission presented Probate Judge Jim Naftel II, who will step down next month, with a proclamation that recognized and thanked him for his service. Read more.
