Increased Government Support Creates Brighter Future for Area Parks
The Jefferson County Greenways Commission was formed last year and this summer, the county appointed its first parks director. Read more.
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JeffCo Commissioners Call for Change in Combating Violence as Mayor Woodfin Attends White House Signing
In the wake of a mass shooting that killed four and injured 17 others Saturday night, members of the Jefferson County Commission called for change in combating violence in the metro area. Read more.
JeffCo Commissioner Says Northern Beltline Work Will Go On, Proposes Resolution of Support
Joe Knight says he’s heard the naysayers when it comes to the Northern Beltline, but he disagrees. "It's gonna be done," he said. Read more.
Wait a Minute: JeffCo Commission Recesses, Immediately Reconvenes and Increases Employee COLA to 3.5%
The Jefferson Commission passed a budget with 3.5% raises for employees, no extra day off – after a slight oversight. Read more.
What a Difference a Day Makes: JeffCo Commission sends 2024-25 Budget to Thursday’s Agenda With Variable Day for Employees
Jefferson County commissioners sent the 2024-25 budget — which includes a variable off day for each county employee — to the agenda of Thursday’s commission meeting. Read more.
And Then There Were None: Jefferson County Released From Sewer Consent Decree
A federal judge on Thursday released Jefferson County from a decades-long consent decree ordering rehabilitation of its sewer system. Read more.
Jefferson County Considering Big Picture in Zoning Review
Developers looking to add garden homes to the Jefferson County real estate landscape have often faced a road to futility. Perhaps change is on the way as the Development Services Department and others look to revamp rules and guidelines for such rezonings. Read more.
Finally! JeffCo Awards Bid to Build Animal Care and Control Facility
The Jefferson County Commission awarded a $21 million contract to build a new GBHS complex with an animal care and control facility, hospital and adoption center. Read more.
Jefferson, Shelby Counties Discuss Working Together on Transportation Plans
The Jefferson County Commission on Thursday approved an agreement with Shelby County and the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to produce a regional connectivity study. Read more.
Pandemic Funding Streams Are Down to Their Last Trickle, JeffCo Warns
The end is near. Well, the end of Jefferson County’s ARPA funds, at least. Read more.