Prichard Council Rejects Proposal for Quarterly Budget Reviews
A Prichard councilwoman's push to require regular independent CPA reviews of the city budget fell short of the votes needed to pass this week.
Mobile Council Weighs Contract Diversity Rule, MoonPie Drop Turnout
Mobile's City Council debated a contractor diversity reporting rule, MoonPie Drop attendance data and a proposed flea market animal sale ban.
Mobile Police Demonstrate Body Cameras Ahead of Council Vote
Mobile Police Chief James Barber hopes the City Council will vote on a new body camera program for uniformed officers by the end of January 2015.
Richardson Wants District 1 Residents to Steer Mobile Capital Spending
Mobile Councilman Fred Richardson planned to poll District 1 residents on how to spend $3 million in capital improvement funds set for 2016.
Prichard Council Orders Demolition of Nine Blighted Homes
Prichard's City Council passed a resolution to demolish nine vacant, decaying homes as part of the city's ongoing fight against neighborhood blight.
Mobile City Council Backs ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution on Job Applications
The Mobile City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging the county personnel board to remove criminal history questions from initial job applications.
Mobile City Council Approves Overhaul of Police, Fire Promotion Process
Mobile City Council approved a new promotion testing contract for police and fire departments and debated a residential road closure request.
Fairhope Council Approves Soccer Complex Redesign With $3.5 Million Budget
Fairhope's City Council authorized a redesign of its long-delayed soccer complex under a $3.5 million budget after a rejected bid stalled the project.
Mobile City Leaders Explore Bold Thinking During Council Retreat
Mobile's City Council and Mayor Sandy Stimpson's staff heard from a bestselling author on rethinking civic problem-solving during a retreat.
Council President Gina Gregory Outlines 2015 Priorities for District 7
Mobile City Council President Gina Gregory highlighted infrastructure, sidewalks and community volunteer efforts as priorities for District 7 in 2015.