Mobile City Council members unanimously approved a plan giving each district $3 million from penny sales tax revenue for local infrastructure needs.
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Mobile Council Approves 2015 Budget With Major Changes to Stimpson Plan
Mobile’s City Council passed a 2015 budget 6-1 while Mayor Sandy Stimpson was away, reshaping his plan with new retiree and soccer complex funding.
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Wynnsong 16 Liquor License Vote Delayed Amid Resident Pushback
Mobile’s City Council delayed a vote on a beer and wine license for the Wynnsong 16 theater after residents packed a meeting to voice opposition.
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Mobile Council Extends Penny Sales Tax Through 2018 for Infrastructure
Mobile’s City Council voted 6-1 to extend its penny sales tax increase through 2018, directing funds toward infrastructure and economic development.
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Mobile Council Delays Penny Sales Tax Vote in Permanence Debate
Mobile council members postponed a vote on the city’s penny sales tax after Councilman Fred Richardson floated making the increase permanent.
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Mobile Council Members Push Soccer Complex Partnership With County
Several Mobile City Council members urged Mayor Sandy Stimpson to partner with the county on a soccer and aquatic complex near I-10 and I-65.
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Mobile Councilwoman, Developer Spar Over Westwood Plaza ‘User Fee’
Mobile Councilwoman Bess Rich and a shopping center developer are at odds over a proposed 1 percent shopper fee tied to the Westwood Plaza redevelopment plan.
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Mobile City Council Approves $18,500 for Fourth of July Fireworks in 6-1 Vote
The Mobile City Council voted 6-1 on Wednesday to spend $18,500 on the city’s Independence Day fireworks, even as officials signaled they may seek private help to fund future displays.
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Mobile Finance Chief Touts Budget Surplus as Councilman Defends Prior Year’s Numbers
Mobile’s finance director reported a budget surplus for 2014 as a councilman pushed back on claims about the prior year’s deficit.
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A Greased-Pig Chase: Making Sense of Mobile’s Slippery Budget Fight
As dueling committees, a $29 million disputed deficit and shifting council alliances collided, Mobile’s budget saga looked to many residents like a greased-pig chase with the numbers impossible to pin down.