Prichard Adopts $11.4 Million Budget in Final Council Meeting of 2014
The Prichard City Council approved its long-delayed 2015 spending plan over a lone dissent, closing out a contentious year of budget negotiations.
Prichard Council Inches Toward Budget Vote After Months of Discord
Nearly three months into the fiscal year, Prichard officials wrangled over golf-course spending and an accountant's review before a planned budget vote.
Mobile weighs splitting new sales tax dollars among council districts
Mobile's City Council debated giving each of its seven districts about $3 million in penny sales tax revenue for capital improvements like drainage and sidewalks.
Mobile Police Weigh Body Camera Expansion Amid Tight Budget
Mobile's police chief says body camera upgrades are a priority, but an aging patrol fleet is competing for limited city funding.
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson Reflects on Turbulent First Year in Office
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson reflected on a first year marked by budget surprises, an ice storm and city hall turmoil as he looked ahead to year two.
One Year In: A Look Back at Mayor Stimpson’s First Term Challenges
A review of Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's first year in office, covering budget struggles, blight, litter and efforts to recruit Airbus suppliers.
Mobile Mayor Questions Soccer Complex Push in 2015 City Budget
Mayor Sandy Stimpson urged caution on a proposed Mobile County soccer and aquatic complex, saying the city should focus on fixing existing parks first.
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.
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.
Fairhope Regroups After Lone $5.4 Million Bid Sinks Soccer Complex Plans
Fairhope leaders rejected the only bid for its long-planned soccer complex after it came in far above budget, and are now retooling the project.