Mobile Unveils Proposed Budget With Raises, District Funding
Mayor Sandy Stimpson's proposed city budget includes employee raises and millions in capital funding spread across Mobile's seven council districts.
Baldwin County Schools Propose Leaner $312 Million Budget for 2016 Despite Enrollment Growth
Baldwin County school officials presented a $312 million budget for 2016, down from $330 million, even as enrollment continues to climb.
Mobile Council Committee Debates Infrastructure Spending Priorities
A Mobile City Council finance committee sparred over which infrastructure projects should be shared citywide as a $63 million capital plan takes shape.
The Real Costs Behind Baldwin County’s Digital Renaissance Laptop Program
Baldwin County's $24 million laptop-for-every-student program has racked up repair, insurance and financing costs since its 2011 launch.
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 Council Districts to Get $3 Million Each for Infrastructure Projects
Mobile City Council members unanimously approved a plan giving each district $3 million from penny sales tax revenue for local infrastructure needs.
Mobile Mayor Stimpson Weighs Partial Veto Over Council’s Budget Shift
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says he may veto part of the City Council's budget after it shifted $2.5 million meant for police and fire equipment purchases.
Mobile Council Extends Penny Sales Tax Through 2018 for Infrastructure
Mobile's City Council voted 6-1 to extend its penny sales tax increase through 2018, directing funds toward infrastructure and economic development.
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.