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Coverage of municipal finance from South Alabama News, the local news source for Mobile, Baldwin and the surrounding counties of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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Illustration for the news story: Mobile Council Approves First Pension Raise for Retired Police and Firefighters Since 2008

Mobile

Mobile Council Approves First Pension Raise for Retired Police and Firefighters Since 2008

The Mobile City Council approved a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment for about 760 retired police officers and firefighters, the first since 2008.

Sep 22, 2026

Illustration for the news story: Brewton Sets Oct. 12 Hearing on Whether the City Should Co-Sign for D.W. McMillan Hospital

Government

Brewton Sets Oct. 12 Hearing on Whether the City Should Co-Sign for D.W. McMillan Hospital

Sep 16, 2026 Brewton

Illustration for the news story: Daphne and Fairhope Take Divergent Paths in 2006 Budget Debates

Politics

Daphne and Fairhope Take Divergent Paths in 2006 Budget Debates

Jul 21, 2026 Daphne

Illustration for the news story: Stimpson Names Interim Chief of Staff, Finance Director After Death of Paul Wesch

Mobile

Stimpson Names Interim Chief of Staff, Finance Director After Death of Paul Wesch

Dec 27, 2020

Illustration for the news story: Fairhope Mayor Says Proposed 2020 Budget Is First Not to Rely on Utility Profits

Government

Fairhope Mayor Says Proposed 2020 Budget Is First Not to Rely on Utility Profits

Sep 4, 2019 Fairhope

Illustration for the news story: Loan Dispute, Arrest Deepen Rift Between Bayou La Batre Mayor and Council

Bayou La Batre

Loan Dispute, Arrest Deepen Rift Between Bayou La Batre Mayor and Council

May 19, 2015

Illustration for the news story: Two Years After Corruption Scandal, Bayou La Batre Still Rebuilding Trust

Bayou La Batre

Two Years After Corruption Scandal, Bayou La Batre Still Rebuilding Trust

Mar 5, 2015

Illustration for the news story: Mobile Council Committee Backs Nearly $500,000 in Hank Aaron Stadium Upgrades

Mobile

Mobile Council Committee Backs Nearly $500,000 in Hank Aaron Stadium Upgrades

Jan 14, 2015

Illustration for the news story: Mobile BayBears Owe City $150,000 in Back Rent for Hank Aaron Stadium

Mobile

Mobile BayBears Owe City $150,000 in Back Rent for Hank Aaron Stadium

Jan 14, 2015

Illustration for the news story: Mobile Mayor Stimpson Touts City’s Financial Turnaround After First Year

Mobile

Mobile Mayor Stimpson Touts City’s Financial Turnaround After First Year

Jan 13, 2015

Illustration for the news story: Prichard Adopts $11.4 Million Budget in Final Council Meeting of 2014

Prichard

Prichard Adopts $11.4 Million Budget in Final Council Meeting of 2014

Dec 11, 2014

Illustration for the news story: Prichard Council Inches Toward Budget Vote After Months of Discord

Prichard

Prichard Council Inches Toward Budget Vote After Months of Discord

Dec 10, 2014

Illustration for the news story: Mobile weighs splitting new sales tax dollars among council districts

Mobile

Mobile weighs splitting new sales tax dollars among council districts

Nov 17, 2014