Category: Government
JeffCo Commission Talks About Transformations in McCalla
Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens says development needs to be managed on the old U.S. 11 corridor through McCalla as he applauds the new Smucker’s plant, which is having its ribbon-cutting Thursday. Read more.
Sewell, Palmer Returned to Congress
The two Congress members who represent parts of Jefferson County – Terri Sewell and Gary Palmer – were returned to their seats in Tuesday’s election. Read more.
Blanchard and Moore Claim Probate Judgeships, Democrats Take Most Contested County Races
In a decisive show of support, Jefferson County voters have elected two Democrats, Jameria Johnson Moore and Yashiba “Red” Blanchard, as their next probate judges. Read more.
Birmingham Council Gives Atlanta Nonprofit $125K More for House Beautification Efforts
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday agreed to give $125,000 to a nonprofit group that has already received nearly $1 million from the city for beautifying homes owned by veteran, elderly or disabled residents. Read more.
72-Year-Old Casts His First Ballot
Jeremiah Pearson arrived at Robinson Elementary School at 6:30 this morning to cast his ballot. But his experience was different from many. At age 72, he was voting for the first time after having had his right to vote restored last month. Read more.
Polls Get Crowded as Voters Weigh In on Presidential, Congressional and Other Races
“Turnout’s really high,” Probate Judge James Naftel II said as lines of voters snaked their way across parking lots and down corridors at polling places today. Read more.
Residents Oppose Water-Rate Increase During Public Hearing
Birmingham Water Works officials say the 4.9% increase is needed because of escalating costs and plans to upgrade to automated meter readers, but residents said their bills are too high already, and the BWW Board should look for other ways to raise money. Read more.
Council Approves $4.5M in Paving, Sidewalk Improvements Near Amphitheater Site, Increases Transit Funding
Councilors said the infrastructure improvements are part of the original plans for the amphitheater and will upgrade the northern downtown corridor. Read more.
Birmingham Council Approves Three Deals To Bolster Access to Fresh Produce
The council OK’d funding for an expanded urban farm including a community kitchen in Fountain Heights and expanded Jones Valley Teaching Farm programs. Read more.
Birmingham Water Works Proposes 4.9% Rate Increase, Budget to Begin Transition to Automated Meters
For the sixth year in a row, customers of Birmingham Water Works are likely to see a rate hike in 2025. The proposed 4.9% increase comes as some residents continue to complain about receiving exorbitant water bills or no bills at all. Read more.
