Politics

Montgomery County Sample Ballot

Submitted by John Shryock

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010, 4:32pm

This is a copy of the sample ballot you'll see in Montgomery County during the upcoming November election.

CLICK HERE

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SOUND OFF: Let us know what you think!

Submitted by News Staff on Monday, October 4th, 11:00 am

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11 People indicted on federal charges accusing them of vote buying on a bill to legalize electronic bingo.

Gambling facility Operators and Employees:

MILTON E. MCGREGOR owned a controlling interest in Macon County Greyhound Park, Inc., also known as Victoryland, in Macon County, Alabama, and Jefferson County Racing Association, in Jefferson County, Alabama, as well as ownership interests in other entertainment and gaming facilities in Alabama, which offered or sought to offer “electronic bingo” gambling machines to the public.

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City & State Slacking On Area Maintenance

Submitted by William F. Boyd ("Mayor" of West Montgomery), West Montgomery Blogger

Friday, August 20th, 2010, 7:52am

The city and state are responsible for the upkeep of the property located near exit ramps along the interstate.

If you’ve noticed, most of the exit ramps near down town and east Montgomery are well maintained and developed but, the difference in West Fairview Ave. /I-65 exit is drastically noticeable.

I-85/S.Court St. Exit .......Neatly Cut, trimmed & without patches

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Civil Rights Trail Long Forgotten?

Submitted by William F. Boyd ("Mayor" of West Montgomery), West Montgomery Blogger

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010, 4:25pm

With all the new infrastructure and landscaping changes in downtown Montgomery, one can’t help but wonder, has the civil rights trail been long forgotten? Almost every election year elected officials campaign about the things they plan to do to revitalize the civil rights trail but, nothing has been done.

Business owner K.K. Middleton, owner of Big Brother Barber & Style (3622 Mobile Hwy.), stated that he opened his business in 1999 to give back to the community and provide a stable work place for his family. He believes that the civil rights trail is a symbol of "the struggle of the fights" and should be known as "the path from hell to heaven."

Run Down Buildings Along The Civil Rights Trail, A Major Eye Sore

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Mayor signs, then suspends enforcement of hand-held device ban

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, August 5th, 2010, 10:39am

Posted by: John Shryock

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - After tabling the controversial resolution twice that would make it a crime to use a hand-held in Montgomery, the City Council acted Tuesday night. Wednesday afternoon the ordinance passed over the desk of Mayor Todd Strange, who signed it into law.

After signing the ordinance, however, Mayor Strange suspended enforcement of the measure for 30 days so motorists can get used to the idea. It would have taken a week for it to go into effect anyway (August 12th). After the the mayor's decision to suspend it for a month, the enforcement date moved back to September 12th. Officers will hand out warning tickets until that date.

The ordinance, sponsored by Councilman Tracy Larkin, passed the Montgomery City Council at its regular meeting, makes it unlawful to use hand-held wireless devices while operating a motor vehicle.

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