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.
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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.
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.