Jefferson County Commission's vision is to be a model local government that anticipates and meets the evolving needs of a diverse community with energy, character, dedication, and accountability.
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716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203, US
1801 3rd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020, US
1901 Hoover Court
Hoover, AL 35226, US
2651 Center Point Road
Birmingham, AL 35215, US
Congratulations to County Commissioner Pro Tem Joe Knight on receiving awards for completing a successful term as President of the Association of County Commissioners of Alabama (ACCA). Commissioner Knight expressed his heartfelt honor to serve with other delegates from all over the State of Alabama and lead ACCA on the principles of ‘Participation, Organization and Unity.’
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Midfield Fire and Rescue is putting a new ambulance into service with a power load stretcher and power stair chair funded by the Jefferson County Commission’s Federal ARPA allocation. Today, Commissioner Lashunda Scales joined Mayor Gary Richardson and Fire Chief Ken Davis to highlight all the features of the new ambulance, such as the power load stretcher and power stair chair as well as discuss the ‘game changing’ impact new resources for first responders has on the entire community.
Week #4: Sweeping Corp of America trucks picking up litter in Jefferson County. The Commission allocated $300k this year (partial year) and $500k next year for them to help remove trash in targeted areas. This week they hit: Mt. Olive Rd, Sardis Rd, Brookside Coalburg, Cherry Ave, Roberta Rd, Republic Rd, Forestdale Bend, Shady Grove Rd, Quebec Dr, Vicksburg St, and Panama St and Place. They collected over 3 truckloads of roadside litter this week. #KeepItCleanJeffCo
Week #3: Sweeping Corp of America trucks picking up litter in Jefferson County. The Commission allocated $300k this year (partial year) and $500k next year for them to help remove trash in targeted areas. This week they hit: Mulga Loop Rd, New Mulga Loop Rd, Minor Parkway, Eastern Valley Rd, Pocahontas Rd, Johns Rd, Rock Mtn. Lakes, Union Grove Rd, Shady Grove Rd, Powder Plant Rd, and Old Tuscaloosa Hwy. Approximately 50 roads are on our radar across all Commission districts. #keepitcleanjeffco
Chris Nicholson, Director of Roads and Transportation, visited Talk of Alabama yesterday and talked about 2 major road projects going on right now in the County. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/e87GpBgb
In honor of National Health Center Week, Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing Alabama Regional Medical Services (A.R.M.S.) CEO Teresa Reynolds and A.R.M.S. management and staff during Commission meeting. Community Health Centers, such as A.R.M.S. and others around the nation, develop new approaches to integrating a wide range of services beyond primary care, including oral health, vision, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, to provide comprehensive care, allowing each community member to thrive. National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to celebrate America’s more than 1,400 Community Health Center organizations with over 15,000 service delivery sites, including over 3,600 schools.