Jones Abandons Pay Cut, Asks Council for a Penny Sales Tax Increase
With city workers descending on City Hall, Mayor Sam Jones dropped his 10-percent pay cut and took a one-cent sales tax increase to the council's finance committee instead.
Baldwin County Forum Examined Proposed School Sales Tax in 2010
Baldwin County residents and school leaders discussed a proposed one-cent sales-tax referendum at a Bay Minette forum in March 2010, focusing on jobs, spending priorities and accountability.
Baldwin Leaders Revisited Sales Tax Option as School Cuts Mounted
Baldwin County leaders discussed renewed support for a temporary sales tax in 2009 as school budget cuts and potential personnel reductions continued.
Baldwin School Board Sought One-Cent Sales Tax During 2009 Budget Crisis
Facing a $38 million shortfall and projected revenue losses, the Baldwin County Board of Education voted in 2009 to seek a one-cent sales tax increase.
Theodore and Tillmans Corner Residents Reacted to 2008 Annexation Plan
Archived WKRG coverage recorded differing reactions in Theodore and Tillmans Corner after Mobile announced its 2008 annexation proposal.