Jefferson County Appeals Court Order in Redistricting Case, Seeks Delay in Enforcing It
The county contends the commission districts redrawn in 2021 were not based on race.
Government
Birmingham Council Approves $125K for Water Main at Port Terminal
The water line is needed for operation of a new warehouse.
Birmingham City Council OKs Law to Allow Foreclosures on Nuisance Properties
City leaders say the measure is aimed at helping revitalize neighborhoods by clearing more dilapidated properties.
Water Works Board Debates Payments to Nonprofit That Helped Local Businesses Bid on Contracts
The board approved partial payment to the Birmingham Business Resource Center and asked staff for more information.
JeffCo Sets 2026 Budget Just Shy of $1 Billion
Commissioners tout work to fund capital projects from the budget without borrowing money.
JeffCo Outlines Proposed Guide for Development in Comprehensive Plan
The plan discusses what development is appropriate in various parts of the county and what services are needed.
Birmingham Council OKs $14M for Transit Authority
Councilor Hunter Williams questioned the funding, saying the authority does not provide residents with a reliable transit option.
JeffCo’s Pay-As-You-Go Spending Keeps Budget In Check
The county commission is considering a budget just shy of $1 billion.
2026 Water Rate Increase Unlikely, Financial Consultant Says
A state law requires the water works board to have a consulting engineer review rate changes, and the board hasn’t yet hired one.
Birmingham Releases 5-Year Plan for Spending Federal Housing, Community Development Dollars
The city is focusing on programs to bolster its affordable housing inventory, reduce homelessness and poverty and ramp up community development.