Mobile Uber Drivers Keep Working as City Council Weighs New Rules
As Mobile weighs an ordinance to regulate ride-hailing companies, Uber drivers like Charles McCann keep working in legal limbo on city streets.
Mobile City Council to Weigh Push for New National Historic Districts
Mobile's City Council will consider paying a preservation consultant to seek national historic status for three city neighborhoods and corridors.
Mobile Council Members Criticize Police Promotions Over Diversity Concerns
Three Mobile City Council members say a $500,000 outside review has still not delivered the diversity gains they expected in recent police promotions.
Mobile City Council Resolves HUD Funding Dispute, OKs Mowing Contracts
Mobile City Council approved a $3.3 million HUD funding plan after a dispute over neighborhood projects was resolved through talks with city staff.
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 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.
Councilman Levon Manzie Pledges ‘Tangible Results’ for District 2 in 2015
Mobile City Councilman Levon Manzie outlined plans for more police patrols, capital projects and community engagement in District 2 for 2015.
Mobile Council Backs ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution for Job Applications
Mobile's city council unanimously backed a resolution urging removal of criminal history questions from initial job applications countywide.
Mobile Council Weighs ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution to Aid Job Seekers With Records
Mobile could become Alabama's first city to formally back 'Ban the Box,' removing criminal history questions from initial city job applications.