Mobile Annexation

Mayor: Don’t Expect Layoffs

Mayor: Don’t Expect Layoffs
Mobile Mayor Sam Jones talks about the city's economy before receiving a civic award Thursday night. more »
Mar/26/09 9:22 PM
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By Steve Alexander

Council Backs Mayor’s Promise

Council Backs Mayor’s Promise
The Mobile City Council makes good on the mayor's $2 million promise. more »
Jan/27/09 5:00 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by chaser98: I agree with you, mom on mission.  I just hope that everyone who believes in honesty and commitment will get out and help get rid of some of these… 19 Responses »

Empty Promise?

Empty Promise?
Did Mobile Mayor Sam Jones make a promise he can't keep? more »
Jan/26/09 6:20 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by mom on a mission: Title and story sounds familiar remember the story “Pot Holes and Promises” Commissioner Mike Dean. Some thing must be in the water at their… 9 Responses »

Is School Money A Loan Or A Gift?

Is School Money A Loan Or A Gift?
Mobile City Council delays decision for at least two weeks. more »
Jan/13/09 8:29 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by BamaBob: If every registered voter in an outlying community had a say in annexation and that was what the majority wanted, I would just live with it or move. … 8 Responses »

Escambia County Woman Shot To Death

Escambia County Woman Shot To Death
Police are looking for a suspect who they believe stole her pick-up truck. more »
Jan/6/09 6:15 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Annexation Costing City More

Annexation Costing City More
Mobile City leaders have learned they have to pay the airport authority fair market value for property to better service new residents. more »
Dec/30/08 8:03 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven
Comment by BamaBob: The City is going to invest millions into permanent structures for a Fire and Police complex on leased land.  That just doesn’t seem like the… 4 Responses »

Annexation Opponents Plan Lawsuit

Annexation Opponents Plan Lawsuit
Opponents of last month's vote will meet tonight to discuss filing a lawsuit. more »
Nov/13/08 10:26 AM
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By Jessica Taloney

Annexation Promises

Annexation Promises
When will Mobile start delivering on its annexation promises? more »
Nov/3/08 7:43 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by JudyH: Speaking of promises, from what I just heard the City is taking back it’s promise to give the school system any tax dollars lost due to the annexation. … 4 Responses »

Annexation Battle Not Over Yet

Annexation Battle Not Over Yet
Opponents of Mobile's annexation plan could decide next week whether to challenge the results. more »
Oct/9/08 3:12 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by BamaBob: Was ACORN at the church passing out cigarettes and dollar bills? lol . This whole thing smells so bad it is stinking up the whole state. 37 Responses »

Mixed Results In Annexation Vote

Mixed Results In Annexation Vote
The results are in! The vote for annexation has come and gone. Click here to see the results... more »
Oct/7/08 7:33 PM
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By Terese Jordan
Comment by cmahan55: I just don’t understand how this has happened!Why didn’t we have a vote? Now we have to pay higher sales tax etc. just so some people in Theodore… 6 Responses »

Last Minute Push

Last Minute Push
Less than 24 hours before voters go to the polls in Mobile's controversial annexation plan. more »
Oct/6/08 4:29 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by BamaBob: 1 of 1 precincts reporting. lol Democracy no longer exist in Mobile, AL. 7 Responses »

Does Annexation Promotion Go Too Far?

Does Annexation Promotion Go Too Far?
Critics of Mobile's annexation plan want to know why city workers are picking up county trash. more »
Oct/2/08 5:29 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by JudyH: Hi stonecutter—I tell you, I was absolutely appalled at the Editorial in the Press-Register on Oct 7.  How unfortunate that we have a news media… 21 Responses »

Annexation: Fact Vs. Fiction

Annexation: Fact Vs. Fiction
Not everything you've heard is true. News Five gets to the bottom of claims for and against annexation. more »
Sep/29/08 5:28 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by JudyH: Wonder how the FREE “trash pickup” went in the Moffett Road went this past Saturday…. 9 Responses »

Mobile Police Jurisdiction To Expand?

Mobile Police Jurisdiction To Expand?
Annexation opponents say taxes will go up in some areas that aren't annexed. more »
Sep/4/08 9:28 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by JudyH: How come Mobile isn’t commenting on this?  We’re all asking HOW the City is going to be able to handle this increased area when the police… 50 Responses »

Annexation Vote: Date Set

Annexation Vote: Date Set
Voters will decide next month whether to approve the City of Mobile's controversial annexation plan which includes parts of Theodore/Tillmans Corner and Semmes. more »
Sep/2/08 5:20 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by JudyH: Hi asda2.  Those 4,000 people don’t spend that much money to generate $10 Million in sales tax revenue.  It’s the entire communities… 22 Responses »

City Council Approves Annexation Plan

City Council Approves Annexation Plan
A four hour heated debate ends with a unanimous vote authorizing a special election on annexation. more »
Aug/26/08 6:05 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by JudyH: Ah, Looks like the Press-Register reads the comments posted here on WKRG!  A news article was published this morning in the Press-Register and they… 49 Responses »

Council Talks About Annexation And Schools

Council Talks About Annexation And Schools
An important city council vote is scheduled for Tuesday. more »
Aug/25/08 7:04 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by JudyH: We need an update on this issue—What is the latest info?  Is the City of Mobile going to give this money back to the schools if the annexation… 12 Responses »

Mayor Promises To Pay Schools

Mayor Promises To Pay Schools
Mobile's mayor hopes to squash annexation criticism, but opponents call his new proposal an insult. more »
Aug/25/08 5:46 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by JudyH: From what I found out yesterday, the City of Mobile hasn’t promised ANYTHING YET…..  this was just a proposal from the Mayor.  His… 44 Responses »

Officials Blast Mayor’s Plan

Officials Blast Mayor’s Plan
Ten county and state officials blast Mayor Sam Jones' annexation plan. more »
Aug/21/08 5:00 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by SHELLMID4LIFE: JUDYH - I KNOW!!!  The only reason I would want to be added to the city is to be able to vote him OUT!! 60 Responses »

Semmes Incorporation Supporters Plead Their Case

Semmes Incorporation Supporters Plead Their Case
Proponents held a meeting to talk about why Semmes should be its own city. more »
Aug/19/08 9:48 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by JudyH: Great update last night at the Anti-Annexation meeting held at Crawford United Methodist Church in Semmes! 16 Responses »

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