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Margaret City Councilor removed from meeting over controversy about new rule that prohibits recording council meetings
MARGARET, Ala. (WBRC) - A Margaret City Councilor was escorted out of his own public meeting by a police officer Tuesday night because of controversy over recording the meeting with his phone. This is after the city council adopted a rule in July prohibiting any taping of council meetings using...
Springville expecting economic rewards from new industrial park
Springville, Ala. — The City Council of Springville met for the first regular meeting of the month on Monday, August 19. Much of the discussion took place in the work session prior to the regular meeting where the council members heard an update from Don Smith of the St. Clair County Economic Development Council.
Trussville community voting over property tax increase next week
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - The Trussville community met at Cahaba Elementary School Thursday to learn more about a proposed property tax increase ahead of next Tuesday’s election. It would increase property taxes by 12.9 mill. That’s about $129 per $100,000. Opponents of the change tell WBRC they fear...
Center Point Council declares publicly funded events must have ‘public purpose’
By Terry Schrimscher Center Point, Ala. — The Center Point City Council met for the first meeting of August on Tuesday night, August 15, 2024 at City Hall. Council President D.M. Collins was absent and council member Tiffany Moore led the meeting in her role as president pro tempore. The agenda was light with only […]
Watch: Dr. Martin and Mayor Choat discuss tax election on Tribune Unscripted
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin and Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat appeared on Tribune Unscripted on Thursday to discuss the upcoming city-wide special municipal tax election. Watch the full interview below:
Irondale Community School students open new Storybook Walk
From Tribune staff reports IRONDALE, Ala.–Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. joined with 2nd and 3rd graders from Irondale Community School on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of a new Storybook Walk directly across the street from the school. The new walking trail, which is open to the general public, will display children’s books on […]
Watch: Aug. 22 Trussville City Council Meeting
Watch tonight’s Trussville City Council meeting. Video via City of Trussville. The meeting agenda is below the video. CITY OF TRUSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 22, 2024 AGENDA WORKSHOP PRIOR TO REGULAR SESSION I. Call to Order II. Prayer III. Pledge IV. Roll Call V. Minutes – August 8 agenda workshop & August 13 regular session […]
Trussville City Council moves regular meeting to Thursday due to tax election
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22 due to the upcoming city-wide special municipal tax election next Tuesday. The regular meeting will be held immediately following a council workshop, which begins at 5 p.m. According to the agenda, the council is set to […]
Outreach efforts ramp up ahead of TCS tax vote on Aug. 27
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville City Schools and the City of Trussville are working hard to get the community informed in the lead-up to city-wide special municipal tax election in Trussville next Tuesday, Aug. 27. The proposed property tax increase would fund three projects in the school system to address the challenges TCS […]
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