All posts tagged "politics"
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Countywide
Birmingham city councilors force runoffs in commission races
June 6, 2018Lashunda Scales and Sheila Tyson are headed to runoff elections on July 17.
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Countywide
State House Election Results: Who Will Represent Jefferson County?
June 6, 2018All of Jefferson County's House seats were up for re-election — and the race yielded few...
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Birmingham
Birmingham appoints new police chief after lengthy search
June 4, 2018Former L.A.P.D. commander Patrick D. Smith will head up the city's law enforcement.
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Countywide
Alabama Supreme Court reverses decision on JeffCo election — but it likely won’t matter
June 1, 2018D.A. candidate Bill Veitch has sued for the residents of the Bessemer Cutoff to be able...
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Irondale
Irondale passes new occupational tax to address financial problems
June 1, 2018The city is currently facing a $1.6-million budget deficit.
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Countywide
BirminghamWatch presents voter guide for June 5 primaries
May 30, 2018Catch up on all the candidates for state- and countywide office.
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Birmingham
Birmingham City Council brings back controversial PACE Board
May 29, 2018Despite concerns over lack of accountability, the council appointed five new members to the formerly defunct...
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Birmingham
New Birmingham Audubon director on the politics and pleasures of birding
May 25, 2018Ansel Payne discusses why his organization — an advocate for conservation and nature appreciation — transcends partisanship.
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Birmingham
Birmingham mayor calls process behind neighborhood funding “crazy”
May 25, 2018Randall Woodfin addresses concerns from local neighborhood associations.
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Center Point
Center Point City Council looks to demolish vacant buildings
May 25, 2018The council also continued discussions of a potential economic development position.