Category: Government
Jefferson Commission Cuts Time It Takes to Help Cities with Storm Debris
The Jefferson County Commission on Thursday voted to reduce the time it may take for a municipality to be approved to receive assistance in debris removal in a disaster. It also approved funding for two organizations to help small businesses and delayed voting on a grant request for Midfield’s Senior Center. Read more.
Two Economic Development Agencies Set to Get $100,000 Apiece From JeffCo
The Jefferson County Commission on Thursday is set to provide $200,000 to a pair of organizations to bolster small businesses in the county.
Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance and Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama each is in line for $100,000 to aid with innovation, economic development and building a strong workforce to support the growth and development of Jefferson County. Read more.
Birmingham to Lobby for Legislation to Combat Exhibition Driving
Birmingham’s mayor told the City Council on Tuesday that he and other leaders hope to persuade state lawmakers to give police more options to combat the rise in exhibition driving, including using cameras to catch offenders. Read more.
Birmingham to Pay Newark Consultant $67K to Develop Violence Reduction Strategy for the City
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday voted to pay $67,000 for a consultant from Newark, New Jersey to develop a strategy to reduce violent crime in the Magic City. The council also votes to use $100,000 from ARPA for Princeton BMC Healing Garden. Read more.
Marshall Defeats Marable in Democratic Assistant Tax Collector Primary Runoff
Bessemer City Councilman Ron Marshall defeated Ves Marable in the runoff for the Democratic nomination for assistant tax collector of the Bessemer Division of Jefferson County.
He will face the incumbent Johnny Curry in the general election. The former state legislator was appointed to the position by Gov. Ivey after Eric Burks passed away last June. Read more.
Democratic Primary Runoff Voter Guide
Jefferson County Democrats will go to the polls Tuesday in the primary runoff to determine nominees in three races that were not decided in the March primary.
Two races on the ballot will be voted on countywide.
Jefferson County District Court Judge Place 3: Pamela Wilson Cousins faces Jacquelyn Grant Jones.
Jefferson County Probate Judge Place 1: Yashiba (Red) Blanchard faces Yawanna Nabors McDonald.
One race will be voted on in the Bessemer District.
Assistant Tax Collector in the Bessemer District of Jefferson County: Ves Marable faces Ron Marshall.
A constable race also is on the ballot.
There will be no Republican primary because those nominees were decided in March without runoffs.
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Find profiles of the candidates by clicking the links above. Here is the sample ballot.
Sample Ballot, Democratic Runoff 2024
Commission OKs Incentive for World Police and Fire Games, Prez Says Don’t Let World Games Problems Deter Investment
Jefferson County can’t let the issues that followed The World Games keep the county from being involved with other economy-impacting events, Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens said Thursday.
During the County Commission’s meeting, commissioners supported a piece of legislation that exempted the World Police and Fire Games, which are slated for Birmingham in 2025, from taxes. Read more.
County May Flatten a Bit of Its Management Chain
County Manager Cal Markert could have a new link in his chain of command if the Jefferson County Commission passes a resolution on Thursday’s meeting agenda creating a separate Department of Fleet Management.
Well, it’s not exactly new. Read more.
Birmingham to Apply for $200K Law Enforcement Mental Health Grant
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday voted to apply for a $200,000 federal grant to offer mental health services to law enforcement workers in the city. Read more.
