Category: Government
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.
Hearing Wednesday Let Residents Have Their Say on Violent Crime, Council OKs Indy Grand Prix Funding.
The public can ask questions and make suggestions about the city’s efforts to dampen violence during a community feedback session to be held at the Birmingham Crossplex.
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.
County Attorney Theo Lawson in the Running To Be ‘First Dude’
He’d take on new duties as the man behind the woman if his wife were to win the mayor’s race in Pleasant Grove.
Birmingham Councilors Voice Frustration With Ramsay-McCormack Project Before Approving $6M Agreement
Plans for developers to build on the Ensley site where the building once stood have been in the works since 2019.
Southern Birmingham Residents Question Rezoning Proposal
Residents of Birmingham’s Red Mountain, Crestline and Crestwood communities looked at the overall Framework Plan for the southern area of the city during a standing-room-only meeting.
JeffCo Continues To Battle Illegal Bingo Halls but Options Are Limited
A shooting early Monday brought the question of what to do about bingo halls back up before the Jefferson County Commission.
City Considers Regs That Could Ban Short-Term Rentals in Single-Family Neighborhoods, Limit Elsewhere
The city’s Planning and Zoning Committee discussed a new proposal for limiting short-term rentals in Birmingham and advanced it for further consideration by councilors.
BWWB Hires Previous General Manager to Lead Water System Again
A former board member was removed from the meeting as he was criticizing the choice to name Mac Underwood to the GM slot.
Mayor Commends Authorities on Additional Charges for Mass Shooting Suspect
Damien McDaniel has been charged in three more incidents, including the shootings of two firefighters.
