Tag: Jefferson County Commission
Silence Is Sour for Applicant as Zoning Request for Storage Facility Dies
Scotty Prince says his dream died for lack of a motion.
Northern Beltline Is More Than a Pipe Dream, JeffCo Commissioners Told
Transportation exec details benefits of Northern Beltline.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Nov. 3, 2025
BirminghamWatch’s weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Stings and Bites: JeffCo Commissioners Exchange Classic Quips in Bessemer Meeting
They also OK’d a tax abatement to lure an industrial supplier.
Jefferson County Considers 10-Year Tax Break to Lure Industry
Wisconsin-based ITU AbsorbTech is considering a move to Jefferson County.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Oct. 20, 2025
BirminghamWatch’s weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Appeals Court Presses Pause on JeffCo Redistricting Case
The ruling allows Jefferson County to continue with next year’s election under current district maps.
Voting Rights Attorneys Meet With Residents Amid Jefferson County Redistricting Battle
Following a ruling striking down the county’s 2021 County Commission district map, lawyers explained next steps and warned that appeals could delay reform ahead of the 2026 election.
Jefferson County Fights Clock and Court in Redistricting Battle
The county argued that it’s too late in the political cycle to change the district maps now, and doing so could block some potential candidates from running for the commission.
If It Ain’t Broke: JeffCo Urges Against Changes in Online Tax Revenue Distribution
The County Commission also passed a new zoning ordinance that adds housing types and encourages redevelopment to limit suburban sprawl.
