Baldwin County Commission Approves $124.87 Million Budget
Baldwin County commissioners approved a $124.87 million budget with a small pay raise for county workers amid ongoing debate over road repair funding.
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.
Mobile County’s 2015 Budget Includes Raises but Leaves Little Room to Spare
Mobile County's proposed 2015 budget includes employee raises and modestly higher revenue, but officials say the county's finances remain stretched thin.
Evening Budget Hearing Set as Mobile Council Weighs Retiree Health, Nonprofit Cuts
Mobile's City Council moved its 2015 budget hearing to evening hours, expecting a large turnout over retiree health and nonprofit funding cuts.
Baldwin County Schools Say Budget Is ‘On Track’ as Penny Tax Revenue Edges Up
Baldwin County's school system reported it was on pace to close fiscal 2014 with a healthy reserve as its one-cent education sales tax brought in slightly more money than the…
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.
Connie Hudson’s $7 Million ‘Pay As You Go’ Program Spreads Paving Across Mobile County
Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson's 2012 'Pay As You Go' road program totaled $7 million, with nearly $3 million directed to projects inside the city of Mobile, including a new…
Ratliff Resigns as Mobile Sports Authority Director; Corte Named Interim
Bud Ratliff resigned as director of the Mobile Sports Authority amid questions over financial transactions, and the board quickly named former sports commission chief Danny Corte as interim director.
Baldwin School Leaders Warned of Possible Closures During 2009 Budget Crisis
Baldwin County school leaders warned in November 2009 that more layoffs and possible school closures could follow without relief from the district’s budget crisis.
Baldwin County Schools Secured $35 Million Credit Line in 2009
The Baldwin County school system secured a $35 million line of credit in 2009 as leaders worked to manage a major budget deficit and maintain operations.