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Huh? What did he say?

Posted on February 27, 2009 | Leave a comment

smitherman-billboardNormally 10 ten lists are seen as funny (a la David Letterman). I’ve got a feeling that the one that was just published over on a relatively new Birmingham, AL blog, Brown Paper Bag, may lead to a major disagreement between two long time public figures.

An email from the blog’s author, Christopher Mosley, says that the list originated from an email sent by former City Councilor John Katopodis in response to an electronic billboard ad placed by Birmingham City Council president Carole Smitherman asking people a simple question, “What can I do for you?” with her Council office number listed.

Photo: Special to bhamterminal.com

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Alabama Tea Party shortly in Shelby County

Posted on February 27, 2009 | Leave a comment

In support of the Nationwide Chicago Tea Party Birmingham will host a conservative Tea Party today between 12-1 p.m. The meetup has  been coordinated on the Top Conservatives on Twitter website,  and will be taking place on Hwy 280 at the beginning of the crest going into Chelsea at the entrance to Eagle Point Neighborhood. Supporters are encouraged to make and bring signs in support of a nationwide protest of “pork spending” in the new bailout stimulus package.

Organizers Zan P. Green and Dorthey Knight say that the meetup will continue as scheduled even with the weather to but to take caution if travel to or from event.

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Artur joins the Twitterverse

Posted on January 28, 2009 | Leave a comment

Call us crazy over here, but follow along and see if we’re on the same page as everyone else…

A poll was unveiled on the 26th by Anzalone-Liszt (and shared via Doc’s Political Parlor yesterday) showed results that favored Congressman Artur Davis as he determines whether or not he may run for governor in 2010. Then this afternoon your favorite neighborhood hub is invited to become a follower of the U.S. Representative’s new Twitter feed. 

So we’re just wondering “When this ‘potential’ run becomes an actual one?”

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Nope, we’re still going digital on Feb. 17

Posted on January 28, 2009 | 2 comments

… at least for now. A bill that would have delayed the switch from analog to digital television until June 12 did not get the votes necessary for passage in the House of Representatives earlier today. This is after the Senate had unanimously approved it on Monday evening. So for the time being, we’ve only got 20 days left to enjoy Fox 6’s FM simulcast on 87.7 FM.

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A tale of two elected bodies

Posted on January 28, 2009 | Leave a comment

Yesterday could be seen as a microcosm of what’s going on in Jefferson County right now. The Birmingham City Council was able to listen to Mayor Langford present the State of the City address (complete with stern remarks towards the council and others) and then vote against using a portion of the former Social Security headquarters to house the city’s police department. Meanwhile the Jefferson County Commission proceeded to approve spending $237,500 for a lobbyist to Washington, DC to help “fix” the sewer crisis. Their vote allows for the contract to be renewed every 90 days. Quite a contrast…

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Metro Birmingham thinks “green” collectively

Posted on January 26, 2009 | 3 comments

Elected officials from throughout metro Birmingham announced the formation of the Alabama Green Initiative (AGI) on Friday. AGI is, according to Friday’s press release, “a non-profit organization created to assist the municipalities of the metro Birmingham area in applying for and receiving green-only and stimulus grant monies from President Barack Obama’s upcoming stimulus package.” It could be one of the most powerful moves yet to a truly regional approach to the area’s future.

According to reports, this is the first such partnership in Alabama and the United States. The organization will be headed up by Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford and Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos, with participation from other cities and the Jefferson County Commission.

Examples of programs that will be targeted by the new organization include low emission vehicles, public works’ projects and large-scale community structures utilizing green-building standards.

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JeffCo county manager issues moves to forefront

Posted on January 26, 2009 | Leave a comment

One issue that appears to be high on the priority list for Jefferson County delegation of the Alabama State Legislature as the new session fast approaches is the installation of a county manager to help deal with, well, you know. Both sides appear to be taking the pulse of the community to see what they think.

There is currently a rally planned for tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 9 a.m. by the League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham to show support for the bi-partisan bill being introduced by Rep. Paul DeMarco. This evening (Monday) JeffCo Commissioner Sheila Smoot and Team Seven plan to hold “an important town meeting” to deal with several issues facing the county, including the idea of a county manager, the sewer debt and the recent occupational tax ruling.

Looks like it’s going to be an interesting ride this session.

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