Watertown City Council will explore fire service proposal | Business | #citycouncil
WATERTOWN — The town of Watertown is asking the city for help fighting fires. And the city council is willing to talk about the potential of sharing some services with the town. On Monday night, council members informally agreed to begin a conversation with the town about the proposal. City Manager Kenneth A. Mix wanted […]
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Watertown City Council to decide fate of northside pool | Community Notes | #citycouncil
WATERTOWN — The City Council will finally decide on Monday night how to pay for the new pool at the North Elementary School. Council members will have three options — pay in cash using the fund balance, pay in cash with American Rescue Plan Act funding and an ordinance to bond for it, City Manager […]
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Mayor Smith, Councilwoman Compo Pierce criticized for Watertown Golf Club deal | Jefferson County
WATERTOWN — Where were Mayor Jeffrey M. Smith and City Councilwoman Sarah V. Compo Pierce during talks with owner Michael E. Lundy about the purchase of the Watertown Golf Club, the three other council members want to know. In a news release issued Friday, councilors Lisa A. Ruggiero, Patrick J. Hickey and Cliff G. Olney […]
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A look at raises given to some of B’ham mayor’s staff
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin campaigned on transparent government and reducing unnecessary spending. In his second term, we wanted to see if he’s still making good on those promises; specifically surrounding staff salaries. In 2017, Woodfin went toe-to-toe with then-Mayor William Bell, calling out his top-heavy office during a mayoral debate hosted […]
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City Council to vote on city manager contract | Jefferson County | #citycouncil
WATERTOWN — The City Council is expected tonight to finalize a two-year contract with City Manager Kenneth A. Mix. The new contract, which begins Jan. 1 and expires Dec. 31, 2024, includes 3% pay increases for each of the two years. His current annual salary of $130,000 would increase to $134,000 during the first year […]
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Jefferson County GOP chairman hopes voters are paying attention to November 8 general election | #elections | #alabama
Jefferson County GOP chairman Paul DeMarco said local Republicans should pay close attention to the upcoming general election. Along with county commission races and a big race for sheriff, other important races are on the ballot, including legislature seats, a board of education race and a district attorney spot. A top priority for Republican voters […]
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Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway on Alabama primary election | #elections | #alabama
Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway on Alabama primary election Updated: 5:11 PM CDT May 24, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript we’ve worked hard on the campaign team, has worked hard on the campaign. We prayed and we’re trusting God for, for victory and just went into casting our vote for me and my wife. We […]
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Watertown City Council to talk about north side pool | Jefferson County | #citycouncil
WATERTOWN — A Syracuse engineering firm will give a presentation to City Council tonight on the latest cost estimates for a proposed city pool at the North Elementary School. In July, three council members instructed the consultant, C&S Companies, to come up some new plans for the William J. Flynn Municipal Swimming Pool on the […]
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Leeds mayor, city admin. accused of slandering public official, local licensed contractor
LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) – A lawsuit filed by a Leeds public official accuses Leeds Mayor David Miller and City Administrator Brad Watson of hurting their personal business. Cary Kennedy says his business was hurt because he did not agree to a request from a well-known Leeds family. Kennedy served on the Leeds Water Works Board […]
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Jared Hudson touts God, Constitution in Jefferson County Sheriff bid | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Jefferson County Republican candidate for sheriff Jared Hudson is on a mission. A mission to uphold the Constitution and protect the people. It seems like a tough mission, but missions are nothing new to this 37-year-old husband and father of three girls. Hudson is a former Navy SEAL and business owner. He has trained military […]
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