Pelham City Council approves one-cent sales tax increase | #citycouncil
PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A one-cent sales tax increase has been approved in Pelham, an increase from nine percent to ten percent. The increase passed in a three-two vote, during Monday night’s regularly scheduled council meeting. The city says the funds will be used to pay for roadwork, the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena […]
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10 Years After Supreme Court Gutted Voting Rights, Advocates Say Congress Must Reverse Damage | #elections | #alabama
Since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its ruling in Shelby County v. Holder exactly 10 years ago Sunday, at least 29 states have enacted nearly 100 restrictive laws including many that are racially discriminatory, according to an analysis by the Brennan Center for Justice. The nonpartisan law and policy think tank said Friday that […]
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North Shelby Library dismisses public concerns — Votes to keep ‘Pride’ display in children’s area featuring books about transgender kids, other LGBTQ topics | #elections | #alabama
INDIAN SPRINGS — The North Shelby Library Board (NSLB) voted to keep a “pride” display in its children’s area on Monday as a large crowd gathered to speak for and against the display at its meeting. The display is in the room designated for the library’s children’s books and is located behind the help desk. […]
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Vincent residents react after city council meeting | #citycouncil
VINCENT, Ala. (WBRC) – The city of Vincent gathered Thursday night to express their opinions about the recent incident involving members of the police department sending racist text messages. Many of the Vincent residents we spoke with say they felt heard during last night’s meeting when the council voted to temporarily dissolve the police department. […]
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Chelsea resident Ashley N. Bell running for Shelby County District Court Judge, Place 1. | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Chelsea resident, Ashley N. Bell, is the Shelby County Democratic Nominee for Shelby County District Court Judge, Place 1. Bell will run against Republican Nominee, Erin Bell Welborn, during the General Election on Tuesday, November 8th. The winner of the General Election will replace Judge Jim R. Kramer, who is retiring as the Juvenile and […]
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